Breathing even a little secondhand smoke can be harmful. The Surgeon General has concluded that the only way to fully protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangers of secondhand smoke is through 100% smoke-free environments.

A study on British smokers (Doll 2004) shows that the earlier someone stops smoking, the more years of life is preserved. It is important to note that ceasing smoking at 40 years old is estimated to extend life by 9 years. 9 years that could be used to travel the world after retiring or see how a grandchild grows up. This increase in lifespan is information that can be used as motivation to quit, and should be shared with people intending to give up smoking.