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January 20, 2009
VICTORIA – If there was a pill you could take that would lower your blood pressure, increase your blood oxygen level, and improve circulation and lung function, would you take it? Smokers who kick the habit begin to see physical improvements within 20 minutes of their last cigarette, and those physical gains continue for life. National Non-Smoking Week is January 18-24th. A new booklet being distributed by the Vancouver Island Health Authority provides facts on how health improves, and valuable tips to help increase chances of overcoming nicotine addiction. Read the News Release and Fact Sheet (PDF)
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