In terms of health, for example, the longevity effect of marriage may even offset the consequences of smoking.

This misperception among smokers highlights a lack of understanding of the adverse consequences of smoking and how rapidly damage can be caused to the body.

Perhaps some people use cigarettes as a kind of anaesthetic, thinking that the consequences of smoking are less appalling than living longer.

For example, one may be interested to know the consequences of smoking or the consequences of going to university.

Packets must bear health warnings that contain images portraying consequences of smoking.