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Will the UK introduce new anti-smoking policies by June 30, 2025?
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New Study: Smoking Cuts Life Expectancy by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Quitting Offers Immediate Benefits
Dec 30, 2024, 09:30 AM
New research from University College London (UCL), commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care, has revealed that smoking a single cigarette can reduce a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes. The study found that men lose approximately 17 minutes of life for each cigarette smoked, while women lose about 22 minutes. This is an increase from previous estimates, which suggested a loss of 11 minutes per cigarette. UCL researchers highlighted that the impact of smoking is cumulative, and quitting can lead to immediate health benefits. For instance, a smoker who quits on New Year's Day could prevent the loss of a full day of life by January 8, and by February 20, they could extend their life by a whole week. By the end of 2025, quitting could result in regaining up to 50 days of life. The study emphasizes the importance of completely quitting smoking to maximize health and life expectancy benefits.
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