Tobacco Smoking Causes Schizophrenia and Depression, Study Finds

Tobacco Smoking Causes Schizophrenia and Depression, Study Finds
Packs of menthol-flavored and non-menthol cigarettes are displayed for sale in a smoke shop in Los Angeles, Calif., on April 28, 2022. Mario Tama/Getty Images
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Tobacco smoking causes mental health disorders, according to a recent UK study. The study found smoking increased the risk of developing schizophrenia by 53 to 127 percent and can increase depression by 54 to 99 percent.

“There is no longer any doubt that smoking is bad for mental health, and this needs to be a priority,” said professor Marcus Munafo, co-author of the study.
Marina Zhang
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Marina Zhang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times, based in New York. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Marina holds a bachelor's degree in biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
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