New research highlights the significant impact of smoking on life expectancy, urging
smokers to quit. A study by University College London reveals that each cigarette reduces
life by approximately 20 minutes, with a typical pack cutting nearly seven hours from one’s life.
Smokers can regain years by quitting, with one week of life saved by February 5th and up to
50 days by the end of the year. Dr. Sarah Jackson emphasizes that smoking not only shortens
life but also accelerates health decline, affecting the relatively healthy years of midlife.
Quitting at any age offers health benefits, making 2025 a great time to quit
