Did You Smoke Before Age 15? Your Children May Suffer From Premature Aging
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At the European Respiratory Society Congress, researchers presented a surprising piece of work. Children whose fathers started smoking during puberty show signs of accelerated biological aging. This raises questions about the intergenerational harms of tobacco.
The damage was measured using a test that looks for changes in DNA • Premature biological aging may cause an increased risk of cancer, dementia and arthritis
New research: Father's smoking affects children's aging Father's smoking at a young age can have an unexpected effect on his future children. This is shown by a new study from the University of Bergen. Boys who smoke during puberty can harm future children and perhaps grandchildren - even if they quit smoking long before they have children. Causes faster biological aging The study was presented at the European Respiratory (ERS) Congress in Amst…
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