A new study from University College London has revealed that smokers who quit on New Year’s Day could gain back up to 50 days of their life by the end of 2025.
The research, commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care, shows that each cigarette smoked shortens a smoker’s life by an average of 20 minutes.
According to the study, if a smoker quits on January 1, they could save a full day of their life by January 8. By February 20, they could gain a week of their life, and by the end of the year, they could avoid losing up to 50 days.
Dr. Sarah Jackson, principal research fellow from the UCL Alcohol and Tobacco Research Group, emphasized the importance of quitting smoking: “It is vital that people understand just how harmful smoking is and how much quitting can improve their health and life expectancy.”
“The sooner a person stops smoking, the longer they live. Quitting at any age substantially improves health and the benefits start almost immediately.”
Public Health Minister Andrew Gwynne added: “Smoking is an expensive and deadly habit, and these findings reveal the shocking reality of this addiction, highlighting how important it is to quit. The new year offers a perfect chance for smokers to make a new resolution and take that step.”
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