The story behind 1,400 packs of cigarettes makes many people think.
The story begins in a small family living in Beijing (China). According to Ms. Truong, her husband has had a habit of smoking for many years.
After many arguments with her husband about quitting smoking, Ms. Truong gave up trying to persuade him. Instead, she secretly kept all of her husband's cigarette packs for many years.
Ms. Truong's original idea was to keep the condom as "evidence" of her husband's health being affected later.
However, on the 1461st day of collecting cigarette packs, Ms. Truong discovered a more shocking truth.
Ms. Truong shared that after collecting all the packs of cigarettes her husband smoked in 4 consecutive years, she counted a total of more than 1,400 packs, with her husband smoking an average of 19 cigarettes a day.
Looking at each small pack of cigarettes, it seems insignificant, but when added up over four years, the amount of money Ms. Truong's husband spent on cigarettes amounted to 30,000 yuan (equivalent to about 105 million VND).
Over 1,400 packs of cigarettes were quietly collected by the wife over the course of 4 years. Photo: Sohu
"The 30,000 yuan could have been used for more meaningful things. If my husband smoked a pack of cigarettes every day, which cost more than 20 yuan (about 70,000 VND), the cost of smoking each year would be 7,500 yuan (about 25 million VND), about 625 yuan (more than 2 million VND) per month. This amount of money is enough to buy a TV in 5 months, a washing machine in 6 months, a refrigerator in a year, a luxury sofa in 3 years, air conditioner and other household appliances in 4 years, and even a mini car in 5-6 years," Ms. Truong shared her shocking discovery.
"It's hard to believe that such small packs of cigarettes cost so much money. Without doing the math, I wouldn't have thought it would cost so much. Before affecting my health, cigarettes also affect my family's finances," said Ms. Truong.
Indeed, if a person starts smoking at the age of 20 and lives to be 80, with a pack costing 20 yuan, that person will spend a whopping 450,000 yuan (about 1.5 billion VND) in 60 years. This amount of money is probably enough to buy a piece of land in the countryside or renovate the current house. And this is only calculated with the assumption that cigarette prices do not increase.
In fact, quitting smoking not only protects your own health but also cares for the health of your loved ones.
Instead of spending money on cigarettes, we can travel, exercise, participate in sports activities, or buy useful home appliances for the family.
The amount of money her husband spent on cigarettes in 4 years was more than 100 million VND. Photo: Sohu
In fact, although smoking is a bad habit that erodes the health and finances of many people, quitting smoking is not a simple task. However, we should remember that the best time to quit smoking is right now.
What changes will happen to your body after 2 weeks of stopping smoking?
According to data from the American Heart Association, quitting smoking brings about amazing changes to your body. The longer you stay quit, the greater the health benefits.
After quitting smoking, smokers will experience many positive health changes. Here are some of the benefits that smokers can expect after quitting smoking.
Within 20 minutes of quitting smoking, your blood pressure and heart rate will drop to normal. After 12 hours, the carbon monoxide in your blood will drop to a safe level, increasing your body's ability to carry oxygen. Within 2-12 weeks, your circulation will improve and exercise will become easier.
After one to nine months, problems such as coughing, shortness of breath, and sore throat begin to subside due to improved lung function and clearing of the respiratory tract. The risk of infections is also significantly reduced.
One year after quitting, your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker. After five years, your risk of stroke is also reduced and continues to decrease 10 to 15 years after quitting. Ten years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer is cut in half, and your risk of other cancers is also reduced.
Quitting smoking also improves your immunity, reducing your risk of developing illnesses ranging from the common cold to serious chronic diseases. In addition, improving your overall health can help you live longer and increase your chances of enjoying life without the constraints of tobacco.
Tieu Lam
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