Each cigarette can cost minutes of your life; understand A recent study by University College London pointed out that a pack reduces life expectancy by almost seven hours Health institutions, such as the National Cancer Institute (INCA), already warn of the risks of smoking to the human body, highlighting the increase in the incidence of chronic diseases. A recent study by University College London also emphasized the harms of the practice by finding that each cigarette can reduce life expectancy by at least 20 minutes. "Quitting smoking is undoubtedly the best thing you can do for your health. And the sooner you quit the habit, the longer you will live," lead author Sarah Jackson told Addic... [Read more]