Smokers lead ‘unhealthier lifestyles’ than non smokers, study finds
According to the findings of an analysis of 13,000 smokers, ex smokers and those who have never smoked by researchers from Cardiff University and Ash Wales, smokers are more likely to binge drink, have a poor diet and face mental illness.
The study, which analysed the profiles of 13,000 smokers, ex smokers and non smokers found that those who smoke lead unhealthier lifestyles than those who have either managed to quit or those who have never taken up the habit. The researchers found the following:
Another recent study of almost 5,000 Britons also found that those displaying unhealthy behaviours such as smoking, drinking, eating poorly and engaging in very little physical activity lose an average of 12 years off their life by doing so.
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