• Nearly 76% of New Jersey’s 1.15 million smokers want to quit, yet without seeking help only 3% succeed.
• With New Jersey Quitline, smokers are 10 times more likely to succeed.
• Smokers are 50% more likely to succeed when family, friends, and colleagues support them.

• Within 20 minutes after their last cigarette, smokers’ blood pressure and heart rate drop
• 48 hours: The ability to smell and taste is enhanced
• 1 to 9 months: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease
• View a list of additional benefits

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