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Thursday, March 12, 2015

THE DANGERS OF SMOKING

As we all know, smoking is a dangerous habit. An Australian study found that smokers have approximately a threefold risk of premature death over those who have never smoked. It was also discovered that smokers will die an estimated 10 years earlier than non-smokers.

Up to two-thirds of those who continue smoking will die as a result, researchers say in a press release.
That's a great concern considering that mortality rates were about twice as high "in those smoking around 10 cigarettes per day." A pack a day means death rates four to five times higher than what a nonsmoker experiences, the study finds.

That was true for both men and women as the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

A positive note is that the study shows "it's never too late to quit, no matter what your age or how much you smoke," says another expert, as HealthDay News reports.

Post by William Regenauer

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THE DANGERS OF SMOKING

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