Moderate-to-vigorous exercise in childhood may significantly postpone the initiation of tobacco smoking (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

Moderate-to-vigorous exercise in childhood may significantly postpone the initiation of tobacco smoking

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In 2503 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity either in childhood or cumulatively from childhood through young adulthood significantly decreased the incidence of tobacco smoking.

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Image: Graphic Abstract of Behav Res Ther. 2025 Feb;185:104674. Andrew Agbaje.

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