March 27, 2019
58 Percent of Smokers Wouldn't Quit for 10 Extra Years of Life
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American smokers would not give up smoking, even if it meant they could live 10 years longer, according to new research released by Vantis Life.
The survey of over 2,000 American investigated respondents' current habits and how willing they would be to change. Of those surveyed, a similar percentage of drinkers (57 percent) and fatty food eaters (56 percent) were unwilling to change.
Phoenix residents are the least likely to adapt their lifestyles, with 71 percent of smokers saying they would rather continue smoking than live a decade longer, almost 20 percent more than New Yorkers (52 percent). The Arizona city came out on top for all four categories (smoking, drinking, fatty foods and not exercising).
Other key findings from the survey included:
When asked about their attitudes towards death, the majority of Americans would rather not know anything about it. Only 28 percent of those surveyed said they want to know when they'll die. Younger people were the most likely to want to know, with 40 percent wanting the information, compared to just 22 percent of those over 55.
"We conducted this survey to determine if Americans were aware of the health and life expectancy impact of their habits," commented Alison Robb, Senior Marketing Specialist from Vantis Life. "We were surprised by how unwilling people were to give up habits they know are unhealthy, even if it meant living longer."
"On the bright side, we were pleasantly surprised that young people are willing to talk about issues around death and dying, as 21-24–year-olds are almost one-fifth more likely to talk about death than those over 55," continued Robb. "We hope this attitude leads to good decisions that help them prepare effectively for their futures, no matter what happens."
