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Why should I quit smoking altogether? Australia's leading cause for preventable death and illness is smoking. Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals. Many of these chemicals can cause cancer. Tobacco smoking can damage almost every organ of your body, and every cigarette can do you harm. The body starts to heal itself from the moment you stop smoking. This will allow you to start seeing the benefits of quitting. It can be difficult to quit smoking. However, the health benefits and ability to save money are not the only reasons to stop. There are also other benefits that will benefit the ex-smoker and their friends. The body experiences dramatic changes when you light up a cigarette. Your lung function will improve as soon as you quit smoking. 20 minutes - Your resting heart beat starts to decline (this is a sign that you are in good shape). 12 hours - Your blood oxygen levels begin to increase and your body's carbon monoxide level begins to decrease 5 day