HEALTH

It isn’t easy, but it’s worthwhile: quitting smoking is good for your overall health. An immediate and transient increase in blood pressure and heart rate occurs during smoking. Even a passive smoker’s blood vessels can be harmed by the chemicals present in the tobacco.
Chronic blood pressure can result from excessive smoking by weakening blood vessel walls, producing inflammation, and narrowing your arteries. Hardened arteries cause higher blood pressure.
According to a study, nonsmokers who visit smoke-free restaurants, bars, and workplaces have a lower blood pressure than nonsmokers in locations where there were no smoke-free rules affecting public places.