"THE PARADOX OF LONGEVITY; Why some smokers outlive Non smokers"

Nwozaku Henry Ndubuisi Zakyhenrymedia.com


 Although cigarette smoking is undeniably harmful,causing diseases like lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory issues.


Not every smoker experiences the same fate. There are several reasons why some smokers live longer than certain non-smokers;


GENETIC VARIATION 

Some people have genetic factors that make them more resilient to the negative effects of smoking, while others may have genetic predispositions to diseases unrelated to smoking.


LIFESTYLE AND DIET 

A smoker who eats well, exercises, and avoids other harmful habits might have a longer lifespan than a non smoker with an unhealthy diet, excessive stress, or other risk factors.


MEDICINE

Modern medicine has improved treatments for smoking related illnesses, meaning some smokers might receive early interventions that prolong their lives.


STATISTICAL PROBABILITY 

While smoking increases the risk of dying young, it does not mean every smoker will die early. Some smokers may live long simply due to chance, while some non smokers may suffer from unrelated health conditions.


EXPOSURE TO OTHER HAZARDS 

Non smokers may face environmental factors such as air pollution, workplace hazards, or stress-related illnesses that negatively affect their health.


Irrespective of the above facts, the warning "Smokers are liable to die young" is still valid. it has been scientifically proven that smoking does increase health risks, even though individual cases vary. Longevity is influenced by a combination of genetics, habits, and environment, making it impossible to predict any one person’s lifespan easily.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How to select your baby sex.

Nwozaku Henry Ndubuisi Zakyhenrymedia.com
HOW TO SELECT YOUR BABY'S SEX. Sperm cells are either X or Y. The Egg cell is always X. If X-Sperm cell meets the egg(X) the baby will be a Girl (XX). If Y-Sperm cell meets the egg(X), the baby will be a Boy (XY). The Y-Sperm cells move fast but die fast (its lifespan is about 24hrs). X-Sperm cells move slowly but survive longer (up to 3-4days).  Therefore, if you have intercourse some days before ovulation, most of the Y-Sperm cells would have died leaving mostly X-Sperm cells to fertilized the egg Here's a simple way to calculate your ovulation  period. 1. From the first day you see the blood of your period. 2. Pick up a calendar and count 15 days including the first day of the blood stain. 3. Mark the 15th day with a pen. 4. Mark 3 days before the 15th day, and mark 3 days after the 15th day. 6. You will notice you have 7 days marked. These 7 days are your ovulation/fertile days also known as unsafe period. That is if you have sex on any of these days, then you have 98% cha...
Read more

OGBANJE

Nwozaku Henry Ndubuisi Zakyhenrymedia.com
Image
 The belief in Ogbanje spirit children who are said to reincarnate repeatedly within the same family is deeply rooted in West African mythology, particularly among the Igbo people of Nigeria The concept is similar to the Yoruba belief in Abiku, which describes children born with a spiritual connection to the otherworld While Ogbanje is a distinctly African spiritual concept, other cultures around the world have their own beliefs about spirit children, reincarnation, and supernatural influences on human lives. However, the specific idea of Ogbanje where a child is believed to be part of a cycle of birth and premature death does not appear to be widely recognized outside of African traditions. In modern times, some people view Ogbanje as a spiritual phenomenon, while others interpret it through a psychological or medical lens, linking it to conditions like sickle cell disease or other genetic disorders that cause repeated infant mortality in families.  Additionally, some scholar...
Read more

The Nigerian Army has allegedly dismissed no fewer than 80 soldiers from service over 'disobedience to a standing order.'

Nwozaku Henry Ndubuisi Zakyhenrymedia.com
Image
The Nigerian Army has allegedly dismissed no fewer than 80 soldiers from service over 'disobedience to a standing order.' The dismissed soldiers were part of the personnel deployed to the 159 Battalion at Baga in Borno State. One of the affected soldiers who confirmed the dismissal to SaharaReporters said they were dismissed for withdrawing from the war front after running out of ammunition during a fight with Boko Haram terrorists but without an order telling them to do so. He, however, described the punishment meted out to him and his colleagues as not right, arguing that they left the battlefield when their commander was taken off. The soldier denied the claim by the army authorities that the soldiers abandoned their duties and ran away. According to him, sufficient arms and ammunition were not provided for them to fight terrorists; therefore, they soon ran out of ammunition. He asserted that the secret of the fight against Boko Haram terrorists in North-East Nigeria can onl...
Read more