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.
Moderate-to-vigorous exercise in childhood may significantly postpone the initiation of tobacco smoking
Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood, a new study conducted in collaboration between the Universities of Bristol…