Leisl has been a cigarette smoker for eight years, and currently smokes between one and two packs of cigarettes a day. She has not yet developed any significant lung diseases, such as cancer or emphysema, but she has decided to quit smoking. After she succeeds, her body will start healing itself. Within several years, which of the following will be the most important benefit of her decision to give up cigarettes?

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The most important benefit of quitting smoking is that it lowers the risk of premature death to that of a non-smoker. While quitting smoking also lowers the risk of developing lung cancer, nicotine-induced dementia, and emphysema, the reduction in the risk of premature death is the most significant.

Leisl Has Been a Cigarette Smoker for Eight Years, and Currently