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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Study Reveals Each Cigarette Shortens Life by 20 Minutes, Encouraging Smokers to Quit
Caption: Study Reveals Each Cigarette Shortens Life by 20 Minutes, Encouraging Smokers to Quit. Smoking a single cigarette could reduce life expectancy by 20 minutes, according to a new study, surpassing the previous estimate of 11 minutes, Sky News reports. Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that quitting smoking can rapidly improve life expectancy, with a 10-a-day smoker gaining a full day of life within just one week of quitting. By successfully quitting until August 5, a smoker could add a month to their life, highlighting the cumulative health benefits of stopping smoking. The study analyzed up-to-date data from long-term health tracking and revealed that men lose 17 minutes of life per cigarette, while women lose 22 minutes. Smoking not only shortens overall life expectancy but also affects the healthy middle years of life, accelerating aging and reducing vitality. Researchers emphasized that quitting smoking at any age is beneficial, with immediate health improvements and extended life expectancy. The study notes that smoking rates in the UK have reached record lows, with only 12% of adults smoking in 2023, compared to one in five in 2011. Public health surveys reveal that 71% of former smokers in the UK successfully quit in 2023, the highest rate recorded since 1974, reflecting ongoing efforts to curb smoking. E-cigarette use has risen, with 9.8% of the UK population now vaping, particularly among younger people aged 16-24. Experts like Dr. Sarah Jackson urge smokers to quit, stressing the life-changing health benefits that begin almost immediately, while Public Health Minister Andrew Gwynne encourages smokers to use the new year as a chance to quit. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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