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Quitting Smoking Even in Old Age Prolongs Life: Study


Review of data in older people affirms the dangers of the habit

MONDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- There's yet more evidence that smoking cuts life expectancy, with a new study that finds the habit increases the risk of early death from all causes among older smokers.

There was good news, though: Quitting, even late in life, helps reduce the risk.

One expert not connected with the study agreed with that finding.

"Smoking cessation is important to improve life quality, and will have a benefit whenever it is done -- although the sooner the better," said Dr. Michael Niederman, chairman of the department of medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, N.Y.

More about this study here:
http://www.healthban...rticleID=665581