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About one third of the global male population smokes.  Smoking-related diseases kill roughly one in ten adults globally.  Smoking is the global leading cause of preventable diseases and premature deaths, with some of the most common smoking-related illnesses ranging from heart disease to stroke to chronic lung disease.

Men who smoke are approximately 22 times more likely to die of lung cancer, and the risk of heart disease is three times higher in middle-aged men who smoke compared to non-smokers.  In addition, people who smoke increase their risk of death from bronchitis and emphysema by nearly 10 times (a condition in which the lungs’ airways thicken and lose their elasticity with reduced lung tissue).  Symptoms are unpleasant and typically ceaseless, with shortness of breath and a throaty cough being the most common symptoms.

Recent research shows that symptoms of erectile dysfunction can begin to show in a young man who smokes even before he reaches his 40’s.   For middle-aged men, a history of smoking is significantly associated with impotence.

There is also an increased risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. According to a recent study by Kaiser Permanente, for two-pack-a-day smokers, the risk was more than doubled.  For men smoking one to two packs, the risk increased by 44 percent, and for those who smoked about half a pack a day in mid-life, the risk was increased by 37 percent compared to non-smokers.

If you are a smoker and are trying to quit smoking, it is possible to quit. We are now recruiting individuals to participate in a clinical research study. We are looking for individuals, both with and without a history of a mental health disorder. For more information, visit our About the Trial page.