Every year, millions of people die prematurely from smoking, and throughout the 20th century, the total deaths amounted to more than a third of the population in Indonesia. Okay, if everyone stops smoking, why don't people just quit smoking? Is it because it's difficult? Why can it be difficult? And what actually happens when smokers finally quit smoking? So, just 20 minutes after quitting, the heart rate, which was previously fast, will slow down and return to normal. Within a day, the oxygen levels in the body will increase, and the risk of a heart attack will immediately decrease. After 2 days, food will taste better because the sense of smell and taste, which were previously dulled, will start to return. The following day, breathing will feel easier, the body will have more energy, and after 2 weeks, blood circulation will improve, but there will be more coughing as the lungs expel toxins for smokers. In the first few weeks, the challenge will be significant; it will feel like something is missing from life, like breaking up with someone. Many will feel dizzy, nauseous, have difficulty focusing, trouble sleeping, and often crave to go back. Not to mention, many will become easily irritated. However, over time, the body will adapt. If successful until one month, the coughing will decrease, and within a year, the lungs will be able to function normally again, reducing the risk of heart disease.

The risk of getting scary diseases decreases significantly after being smoke-free for 10 years. If someone quits smoking permanently, their life expectancy will increase. Now, the big question is, how can we make people quit smoking? There is a country with a very ambitious goal, New Zealand. They aim to become a smoke-free country in a few years. One way to achieve this is by ensuring that children born from this year onwards will never be able to buy cigarettes. Their strategy is divided into three parts: protecting young people, reducing the supply and demand for cigarettes, and providing the best support for those who want to quit smoking. Not only that, they also have another crazy idea, which is to limit the nicotine content in cigarettes to reduce addiction. By regulating the nicotine content, the brain's dependency on nicotine is reduced, making it easier for people to quit smoking. Singapore has implemented similar rules where cigarette advertisements are banned on all media accessible to young people. These are strategies implemented in various countries. What about our beloved country, Indonesia? The majority of adult males are active smokers, many teenagers already smoke, and it is even the largest household expense.

Number two is for buying cigarettes. Our country's government has taken several steps to reduce cigarette consumption, starting from mandating health warnings on packaging to increasing cigarette taxes. But how effective are all of these? Let's discuss in the comment section. For those who want to delve deeper into this topic, you can check kobisa.id. Subscribe now to read the most exciting science and technology topics presented in an engaging manner. As always, thank you.

Apa yang Terjadi Saat Perokok Berhenti Merokok?

Apa yang Terjadi Saat Perokok Berhenti Merokok?