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Coronavirus fears may have driven over 300,000 UK smokers to quit
May 27, 2020
A survey of UK smokers suggests many have quit or are thinking about it because of coronavirus. Some evidence suggests that smoking may increase the transmission of the virus into the body. But other studies appear to show that nicotine may have some protective effects.
More than 300,000 UK smokers may have quit in recent months, with concerns about the additional health impact that cigarettes may have during the coronavirus outbreak.
A survey of UK adults conducted by YouGov and the campaign group Action on Smoking and Health (ASH ) suggests that a further 550,000 smokers have tried to quit, and 2.4 million have cut down.
Some evidence seems to suggest that smokers are more vulnerable to COVID-19, as their fingers are frequently in contact with their lips , increasing the likelihood of the virus being transmitted from their hands. Smokers may also already have lung problems and reduced breathing capacity, which could impact their ability to battle coronavirus. A small study from China found that COVID-19 sufferers who smoke are significantly more likely to develop severe pneumonia.
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