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A recent study by University College London has presented the results of its findings on the impact of smoking on life expectancy in rather dramatic terms.
A recent study by University College London has presented the results of its findings on the impact of smoking on life expectancy in rather dramatic terms.
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Public Health experts have called for innovative strategies for revitalising India's tobacco cessation drive and also emphasised the urgent need to reinforce conventional methods of quitting tobacco in the country.
Even modest smoking of just 1-2 cigarettes per day, either before or during pregnancy is strongly linked to serious health issues for the foetus, warned research.
Amid the rising pollution that has adversely impacted the health of adults and children alike, city experts underscored the dangers associated with the menace informing that 22 micrograms of particulate matter (PM2.5) is equivalent to smoking one cigarette in terms of damage.
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The findings also showed that cardiovascular disease is the most common reason for patient visits at 12 per cent, underscoring the urgent need for anti-smoking interventions.
When we talk of smoking, the first thoughts that cross our minds regarding its health implications are of oral and lung cancer; thanks to the statutory warning that comes with all tobacco products. However, smoking has negative effects beyond that.
The pancreas, a small organ situated deep within the abdomen, often goes unnoticed until it becomes a source of health concern. Responsible for producing digestive enzymes and regulating blood sugar, the pancreas plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health.
Smoking causes individuals to be placed in a high-risk category when seeking life insurance, thus increasing their premium compared to a non-smoker.
