World No Tobacco Day: Top 3 Quit Smoking Apps
Posted by CDR Help Desk on May 31, 2018 in Blog | 0 comments
There are a multitude of apps out there to help you to quit smoking. May 31st is World No Tobacco Day and the perfect time to puff on some fresh spring air.
LIVESTRONG MyQuit Coach 4.4 stars on the Apple App Store
This app is a favourite on the app store. Create your own plan, work towards achievement badges, and take advantage of the online support community.
Quit Pro
While this app has less reviews to go by and costs 99c it might just be the motivator you need. It has Quit It, Health, and Targets features to help people with different motivations to quit and succeed. Quit It dishes somewhat scary facts like the amount of chemicals in cigarettes, Health is a multi use tracker for things like how much tar has left your lungs, and Targets allow you to make financial goals with your savings.
Quit It Lite 4.8 stars on the Apple App Store
Don’t be fooled by the ‘lite’ name, this app might be the best of the three. Similar to Quit Pro, Quit It Lite lets you know the ways in which your health is improving, as well as goals to reach with all your saved money. Additionally, there are achievements to unlock, as well as a profile you can customize with cost per pack, currency, and even how much tar is in the brand you buy.
Why Quit Smoking?
Are you still on the fence? The World Health Organization (WHO) established World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness about the negative health implications of tobacco. Many smokers do not know the danger they are putting themselves and others in when they smoke. Learn more about tobacco in our Drug Fact Sheet. The focus of the 2018 WHO campaign is the association with heart disease. Many people know tobacco can lead to lung cancer, but did you know tobacco use is the second leading cause of cardiovascular disease? However, many of these ill effects are reversible, and a healthier life awaits after quitting.
Below is a three month timeline of health improvements after quitting smoking:
- 20 mins – heart rate and blood pressure drop
- 12 hours – carbon monoxide levels drop to normal
- 2-12 weeks – circulation, lung function improves
The health benefits of quitting smoking don’t stop after the first few months. After a year, your risk of developing coronary disease halves. In another 5 to 15 years your stroke risk will drop to the same as a non-smoker. At the 10 year mark your risk of lung cancer halves and risk of developing other cancers drops too. If you are trying to quit smoking, try out one of these apps and comment below to let us know how you are going. Tobacco is a drug, and like other drugs can be addictive. If you or a loved one are facing any type of addiction, use this website as your resource to Canadian drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment programs.
References:
JMC: 2018.04.26
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