Smoking is estimated to kill more than 24,000 Australians Everyian Year, or More Than 66 People A Day – More Than Previously Thought – CCODTING to New Research from the Australian National University (Anu).

The study, Published in BMC MedicineFollowed 178,000 people over time and provides the first detailed evidence to date on smoking and cause of death in Australia, Finding that Smoking Increases The Risk of Dying from 23 Common causes.

Lead Author Associate Professor Grace Joshy Said People Who Smoke Currently Are 36 Times More Likely to Die of Chronic Lung Disease, 18 Times More Likely to Die of Lung Cancer and 60 percent to Die of dementia, compared to people who have never smoke.

“As well as having a higher risk of cancer death, people who smoke have dual dual the risk of dying from stroke and heart disease. Associate professor joshy said.

Senior Author Professor Emily Banks Added, “For 1.8 Million People in Australia, One of the first things they do every day is light up a cigarette. Preventable -the number should be zero.

Professor banks said many people undress the health impacts of smoking, including so-called “light smoking”-Smoking a couple of cigarets per day.

“Smoking any Amount is extramely harmful, especially for people’s lungs. From lung cancer more than ten-fold, “She said.

“If you smoke, now would be a good time to quit, Including if you are smoking a less cigarettes a day. Our Findings Show That Quitting at Any Age is Gor for Health – SEE EALERTH – SHE EALERTH – SHE EARLIER You Quitte

The study analyzed data from people aged 45 years and older. The participants complete a questionnaire for the SAX Institute’s 45 and Up Study Between 2005 And 2009 and Were Followed Until 2017.

Associate Professor Joshy Added that Action to Stamp out tobacco use does not reflect the harm it causes.

“Australia has been a world leader in tobacco control but is at risk of Lagging Behind. It’s Dificult to Imagine the Community Accepting 24,000 preventable deaths ais a salary from just aboom just aboom just about anthhing else. Our Findings on the Terrible Effects of Smoking on Individuals, Families and Communities Show How Important It is that we take our action posports UP, “Associate Professor Joshy said.

“Keeping the pressure up, using established and new measures, like-Hitting Mass Media Campaigns and Health Warnings on Individual Cigarettes, Is Needed to Better Tackle Australia Australia Australia.

“Support for Priority Populations, Through Initiatives Like the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program, is also also critical.”

Quit Director Rachael Andersen said this new research provides further evidence of the risk of tobacco use for Australians and UndersCores the Urgent Need for Individuals to Protecting to Protecting to Protecting to Protecting to Protecting to Protecting Health.

“With this first-hand new evidence from Australia Showing Smoking Causing Such Devastating Harm To People’s Lungs, Hearts and Brains it is important people put Quitting at the top of their to their People need not go it alone, “Andersen said.

“There are many ways to get support. Visit quit.org.au for tips and tools on the best strategies for you. Buddy app and set a quitting goal.