On the other hand, with every cigarette you smoke, you increase your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. Take this older smokers' I.Q. quiz. The answers follow and include some excellent information. If you have smoked for most of your life, it's not worth stopping now. Older smokers who try to quit are more likely to stay off cigarettes.
Smokers get tired and short of breath more easily than nonsmokers the same age.
Smoking is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke among adults 60 years of age and older. Quitting smoking can help those who have already had a heart attack. Most older smokers don't want to stop smoking. An older smoker is more likely to smoke more cigarettes than a younger smoker. Someone who has smoked for 30 to 40 years probably won't be able to quit smoking.