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The man had been smoking two packets of cigarettes daily for nearly 26 years.
What do you think about the idea? (Photo Credits: X)
Quitting smoking is not easy. People with years of habit find it difficult to give up. But nearly eleven years back, a man from Turkey set a unique example of how desperate a smoker could become to quit cigarettes. Ibrahim Yucel, who had been smoking for nearly 26 years, chose to cover his head with a cage-shaped metal helmet. His story soon went viral.
Back in 2013, it was reported that Yucel used to consume two packets of cigarettes daily. As his family was concerned about his health, Yucel made several attempts to overcome the bad habit. Every year, on the birthdays of his three children and his wedding anniversary, he had pledged to quit but managed to survive only a few days without smoking.
In a photo shared on X (formerly Twitter), Yucel was captured drinking water with a straw from a plastic bottle while wearing the one-of-a-kind headgear. His wife only had access to the key to the cage. In another picture, she was seen locking her husband’s head in the helmet. Yucel has no doubt gained immense popularity but it’s not yet confirmed if the head cage helped him quit smoking.
“This gentleman, Ibrahim Yucel, a Turkish man who was 42 years old at the time of the events, decided in 2013 to have his head locked in a cage with the intention of quitting smoking; his wife was the only one who had the keys and she only opened it during meals,” read the note.
This gentleman, Ibrahim Yucel, a Turkish man who was 42 years old at the time of the events, decided in 2013 to have his head locked in a cage with the intention of quitting smoking; his wife was the only one who had the keys and she only opened it during meals. pic.twitter.com/1LupljbfYp— non aesthetic things (@PicturesFoIder) November 7, 2024
As per the data shared by the World Health Organization, more than eight million people lose their lives every year to tobacco consumption. The situation is worse in low- and middle-income countries where the sale of these products has witnessed a massive rise in recent times.
Passive smoking can also lead to fatal consequences. Every year, nearly 1.2 million non-smokers die from second-hand smoke exposure. Pregnant women are recommended to keep themselves away from tobacco smoke. It will not only affect the mothers but also their babies.
