Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > Smoking just one cigarette can reduce lifespan by about 20 minutes
Health and Wellness

Smoking just one cigarette can reduce lifespan by about 20 minutes

Last updated: January 2, 2025 2:42 pm
Share
Smoking just one cigarette can reduce lifespan by about 20 minutes
SHARE

A recent study conducted by behavioral scientists at University College London has revealed shocking information about the impact of smoking on lifespan. The study found that just one cigarette can reduce an individual’s lifespan by approximately 20 minutes. Published in the journal Addiction, the study analyzed data from the British Doctors Study and the Million Women Study to determine the effects of smoking on longevity.

Despite the well-documented health risks associated with smoking, more than 6.5 million people in the UK continue to smoke. The researchers at UCL hope that their findings will serve as a wake-up call to smokers, highlighting the immediate harm caused by each cigarette.

The study found that among long-term smokers, a single cigarette can reduce life expectancy by 17 minutes for men and 22 minutes for women. The researchers emphasized that the damage caused by smoking is cumulative, and the benefits of quitting smoking depend on various factors such as current health status, duration of smoking, and daily cigarette consumption.

Quitting smoking at a younger age was shown to yield greater benefits, with individuals who quit at age 40 reducing their risk of dying from smoking-related illnesses by up to 90%. The researchers also noted that the benefits of quitting smoking can be observed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. For example, abstaining from smoking for a week can prevent a one-day reduction in lifespan, while quitting for a couple of months can prevent a week’s worth of reduction.

The study, led by Sarah E. Jackson et al, sheds light on the immediate and long-term consequences of smoking on lifespan. The researchers hope that their findings will encourage more individuals to quit smoking and improve their overall health and longevity.

See also  Kevin Durant and the 15 pregame minutes that’ve helped shape his game and career

For more information, you can access the original study titled “The price of a cigarette: 20 minutes of life?” published in Addiction in 2024.

© 2025 Science X Network.

TAGGED:CigarettelifespanMinutesReduceSmoking
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Rangers inflict 3-0 thrashing on Celtic in devastating Old Firm display to relaunch SPL hopes Rangers inflict 3-0 thrashing on Celtic in devastating Old Firm display to relaunch SPL hopes
Next Article Fire Erupts at Home in French Quarter as Residents Still on Edge Following NOLA Terror Attack (VIDEO) | Fire Erupts at Home in French Quarter as Residents Still on Edge Following NOLA Terror Attack (VIDEO) |
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

16 Early Prime Day K-Beauty Deals You Should Know About in 2025

From lightweight gel creams that hydrate without feeling heavy to rich emollients that lock in…

June 19, 2025

Cities Join The Resistance And Sue Trump

PoliticusUSA is a platform that is dedicated to delivering opinion and analysis that resists corporate…

February 8, 2025

Did Sid Really Kill Nancy? Radar Unravels All the Clues

The Tragic Death of Nancy Spungen and the Involvement of Sid Vicious On the night…

June 10, 2025

Mamdani’s biggest backer Democratic Socialists of America denounces ‘conditional’ Israel-Gaza cease-fire deal, demands ‘Palestinian liberation’

The Democratic Socialists of America — the group supporting NYC mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani —…

October 14, 2025

Nashville SC vs Toronto FC Prediction and Betting Tips

The upcoming weekend in the MLS promises an exciting clash between Toronto FC and Nashville…

July 19, 2025

You Might Also Like

Cigna Profits Hit Nearly  Billion Despite Rising Costs
Health and Wellness

Cigna Profits Hit Nearly $2 Billion Despite Rising Costs

October 30, 2025
For cardiac health, exercise benefits women more than men
Health and Wellness

For cardiac health, exercise benefits women more than men

October 30, 2025
Hydrogen gas found to play key role in supporting gut health
Health and Wellness

Hydrogen gas found to play key role in supporting gut health

October 30, 2025
Alignment Healthcare Reports Second Profitable Quarter By Taming Costs
Health and Wellness

Alignment Healthcare Reports Second Profitable Quarter By Taming Costs

October 30, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?