New research on cigarette smoking uncovers the dangers of low-level smoking, how long it takes to get back to baseline health after quitting

Light smokers, consuming 2-5 cigarettes daily, were found to be more than twice as likely to experience serious health problems and had a 60% increased risk of death from any cause compared to non-smokers.

Research Highlights:

Adults who were light smokers — smoking 2-5 cigarettes daily — were more than twice as likely than those who did not smoke to have serious health problems and had a 60% increased risk of death from any cause, according to a study…

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