The results of the study show that a 75 year old Quitting smoking can add an average of 0.7 years to your life expectancy. In fact, approximately One in seven 75-year-olds who quit smoking will gain at least one additional year of life.
Stop smoking at any age reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer and respiratory diseases, common causes of death in older adults. Although the greatest increase in life expectancy is achieved by quitting smoking at an early age, the benefits continue even after age 60, 70 and beyond.
For example, A 65-year-old person who stops smoking gains an average of 1.7 years of life. Although the years gained are fewer for older people, they represent a significant proportion of their remaining life expectancy.
Although the benefits of quitting smoking early are undeniable, it is never too late to quit smoking. cEvery non-smoking cigarette adds time to your life.
