Summary:
- The study found that quitting smoking, even in old age, can significantly improve health and reduce mortality risk.
- Researchers analyzed data from over 16,000 adults aged 50 and older, and found that those who quit smoking had a 34% lower risk of death compared to those who continued smoking.
- The benefits of quitting were seen regardless of how long the person had been a smoker, highlighting that it's never too late to quit and improve one's health.