Dr Irfan Rahman, associate professor of environmental medicine at the University of Rochester's Lung Biology and Disease Programme, said: "You can be 45 years old and look great on the outside, but if you are a smoker or former smoker, your lungs can easily be 60 years old"
Across people aged 14 and over, men were more likely than women to smoke cigarettes on a daily basis (9.0% compared to 7.7%)
middle and high school students - national youth tobacco survey, 2023
How Smoking Affects Fertility Its extremely hazardous to the health of a pregnant woman and her child when they live with a smoker
A Department of Health spokeswoman said: "We take very seriously the potential for standardised packaging to reduce smoking rates, but in light of the differing views, we have decided to wait until the emerging impact of the decision in Australia can be measured, and then we will make a decision in England." Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments
It enhances platelet aggregation, increases thromboxane A 2 , and reduces fibrinolysis
