Although many people still continue to smoke. It’s a great sign that the number of people who are trying to quite is increasing. While we have come a long way in our fight against smoking, we still have a long way to go. Young people are still not giving serious attention to the deadly effects of smoking. Perhaps it’s they’re “live for today" altitude, which can be good. However recognizing the risks is important so they can have a better tomorrow.

In cases like this, many times fear is the best motivator. When trying to convince someone to quit, it’s a good idea to talk about the shortened life expectancy of smokers, compared to non-smokers. The lives smokers live are also not the best. Many times smokers die of one of the following: coronary artery disease, cerebral vascular lesions, heart diseases, lung cancer, pulmonary disease, duodenal and gastric ulcer, cancer of the mouth or larynx, circulatory diseases, Buerger's disease, aneurysm, cirrhosis of the liver, cancer of the bladder; add to that accident, violence, and even suicide.

It is true that there are fewer smokers today then years ago. However it’s also important to consider that on average they smoke many more cigarettes per day. Filters may be one reason for this since they take out some of the nicotine and tars that smoker’s need.

The good news is that it’s never too late to quite. The human body is amazing and will be able to repair itself relatively quickly. In as little as three months ex-smokers should be able to feel happier and healthier.

Keep in mind when trying to convince people to quit that logic and reason are usually the base ammunition. If you present a few facts about how deadly smoking is to the human body, most people will see how important it is to quit. Don’t forget to be there as support for your friend in need. Many times just being there will be enough to help your friend through this tough time.