New world's oldest person still smoking roll-up cigarettes discovered
In Brazil, Luis Carlos, born in 1908, has been found still in good health despite smoking up to a pack of roll-up cigarettes daily for over 55 years while living in a care home. His longevity attracts attention as a rare example of a smoker living to an advanced age.
Source Dailystar
Luis Carlos maintains good eyesight and even helped others during the COVID-19 pandemic. He credits his long life to enjoying life fully while avoiding excessive stress, especially family conflicts. He also enjoys drinking coffee, which he believes boosts his vitality.
This case challenges common assumptions about smoking inevitably shortening lifespan, showing that individual lifestyle factors can significantly influence longevity.
Though Luis’s story does not change medical advice on smoking risks, it highlights the importance of psychological well-being and stress avoidance as part of healthy living.
Going forward, researchers might study such exceptional cases to better understand the combination of factors that contribute to life expectancy, even among smokers.
