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According to a long-term Norwegian study of 51,000 smokers aged 24-34 there is just as much danger in heavy smokers or people that cut down to half their normal intake or cigarettes. The participants were assesed for risk and then studied for an average of over 20 years.
It found that men who cut back had slightly lower risk of death in the first 15 years but after that, death rates were comparable. It also found that women who cut back has higher death rates than that of heavy smokers but this could be an anomaly.
Researcher Dr Kjell Bjartveit said :
“It is widespread to offer smokers a last resort: ‘If you are unable to quit, cut down’.
“In our opinion, this advice may offer people false expectations. There is only one safe way out: To quit smoking entirely.”
Source : BBC News