Middle- age Wrinkled Smokers are at Greater Risk of Developing CORD

A study from the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, UK, says that people who are  middle-aged,  have lots of wrinkles and smoke are at greater risk of developing (i.e. five times more  ) CPOD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) than middle-aged smokers who are not so wrinkled.

After studying 149 people, the scientists concluded that hereditary wrinkle development is linked to higher susceptibility of developing COPD.

The study was made on people aged between 45 to 70 years who were smokers or used to smoke. Out of 149, 68 of them had COPD, 25 of them had very wrinkly faces, of which 21 had COPD.

Result of the study:

• Basing on the people’s age and their smoking period, the scientists found that, wrinkled faced smokers are likely to develop CORD five times more than middle aged smokers who don’t have wrinkles.
• Head of the study Mr. Dr Bipen Patel, said “We think there is a genetic susceptibility to COPD. What this research shows is that those who are prone to COPD are also prone to wrinkles. If there is a gene for COPD susceptibility, it may also increase the chance of someone developing wrinkles.” He added that wrinkles may become a risk indicator for COPD.