Shocking Brain Condition Comparison: Smoking a Pack a Day vs. a 90-Year-Old Woman

Comparing the brain conditions of a man who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day and a 90-year-old woman.
Quitting smoking should be considered to protect brain health.

A doctor in Chiang Mai, Thailand, compared the brain conditions of a man who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day and a 90-year-old woman.

Recently, Dr. Pracha posted a video comparing the brains of a 66-year-old smoker who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day and a 90-year-old non-smoker.

Dr. Pracha presented brain images, stating, “The image on top is the brain of a 66-year-old smoker, and the image below is the brain of a 90-year-old non-smoking woman.”

Upon comparing the brains, Dr. Pracha explained that the brain has more black spots in the top picture.

The doctor explained that that is a “water-filled, dull brain.” Compared to the bottom picture, it is evident that the 90-year-old woman’s brain has more brain tissue, and the 66-year-old smoker has a significant decline in memory and severe forgetfulness due to the water-filled brain.

The 66-year-old smoker’s wife told him to quit smoking, and Dr. Pracha also advised him to stop.

Additionally, Dr. Pracha stated that anyone can quit smoking and recommended exercising when under stress.

Later, Dr. Pracha brought out comparative pictures and informed that in the case that both individuals fell and hit their heads, the smoker is more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, decreased sexual function, stroke, coronary artery disease, and a decrease in oxygen and nutrient supply.

Dr. Pracha emphasized that smoking is one of the major factors that negatively impact brain health, and to minimize the risk of stroke and protect brain health, it is critical to consider quitting smoking.