Smokers 'more likely to develop memory loss when middle-aged'
Smokers could be nearly twice as likely to face memory loss and confusion as a consequence of smoking, according to a study, Mustafa Qadri writes
Middle-aged smokers are far more likely to experience memory loss and confusion compared to nonsmokers, a new study has found.
Researchers from Ohio State University also said that when smokers quit, the risk of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) - reported experience of worsening or more frequent confusion or memory loss - reduces in their 40s and 50s.
The study found the prevalence of SCD was 1.9 times higher in smokers compared to non-smokers.
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