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Planning overview The design and development of the new UK system, up to its final implementation and operation, will go through different project stages

20 Minutes Blood pressure, pulse rate and body temperature all drop to normal levels 8 Hours Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal Oxygen level in blood increases to normal "Smoker's breath" disappears 24 Hours Chances of a heart attack decreases 48 Hours Nerve endings start to regrow Within 3 Months Circulation improves Walking becomes easier Lung capacity increases and lung function improves Within 9 Months Coughing, sinus congestion, tiredness and shortness of breath decrease 1 Year Excess risk of coronary heart disease is decreased to half that of a smoker 5 Years From 5-15 years after quitting, stroke risk is reduced to that of people who never smoked Risk at developing mouth, throat, esophageal cancer is half that of a smoker 10 Years Risk of cancer drops to as little as one-half that of continuing smokers Risk of ulcer decreases Lung cancer death rate similar to nonsmoker 15 Years Risk of coronary heart disease and death returns to nearly same level of people who never smoked Congratulations for taking steps to improve your health

Key takeaways Nicotine creates a cycle of temporary relief followed by increased anxiety between doses Withdrawal symptoms can mimic or trigger anxiety disorders, lasting a few weeks Breaking free from nicotine often reduces long-term anxiety levels significantly