Smoking a single cigarette could take 20 minutes off life expectancy, new study says

A study by researchers at University College London found that each cigarette smoked shortens life expectancy by about 20 minutes, almost double previous estimates. The researchers highlight the significant impact of...

1 cigarette can decrease life expectancy by 20 minutes: Data

In 2000, data published in The BMJ estimated one cigarette would cost a person 11 minutes of their life.

New study finds smoking takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

A new study finds one cigarette can take off 20 minutes of your life, instead of 11 minutes

Each Cigarette Costs You 20 Minutes of Life, New Study Warns

The researchers estimate that a lifelong smoker is expected to live about ten fewer years on average than a nonsmoker.

“It's just one” is an expression that, for many, represents a form of self-deception. However, this argument may hide major consequences. A cigarette may seem harmless, but recent studies reveal that even smoking...

English study reveals one cigarette can take 20 minutes off lifetime

A new study from England highlights the impact of smoking on life expectancy. Published in the journal Addiction, the research suggests that a single cigarette cuts about 20 minutes off a person's life.