Affiliation:
1. Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Abstract
A narrative review was conducted to assess the impact of smoking on health and the rate of aging at different stages of a person’s life. The relationship between smoking and various markers of aging was considered in the review. Data from a Mendelian-type study that assessed the genetic predisposition to smoking and the length of telomeres were presented. The effect of smoking on brain aging and facial aging was analyzed separately. Provided data highlights the significance of timely smoking cessation in slowing down the rate of aging.
Publisher
Autonomous non-profit organization-Society of Specialists in the Field Innovative Medical Technology