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  • In the long term, the average body weight of people who have quit smoking is similar to that of people who have never smoked.
  • The causes of weight gain after quitting smoking may include: the effect of nicotine withdrawal on the body, such as a slower metabolism and increased hunger, and doing little exercise.
  • You would have to gain over 40 kilograms above your recommended weight to equal the risk of heart disease posed by smoking.

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Reviewed on: 24-01-2022