A direct pathway results from stress-induced changes in the body's physiology, and an indirect pathway that affects the individual's health through their behavior. If stress affects a person's behavior, it can lead to illness or worsen their current condition. Stressors related to life events could potentially cause an individual to behave in a way that could one day cause them to increase their chances of getting sick from that situation. Stress can also lead to changes in eating behaviors. A person experiencing high stress is more likely to eat a high-fat diet and consume fewer fruits and vegetables than people with low stress. People who are highly stressed are more likely to smoke tobacco and consume larger amounts of alcohol. Behaviors like smoking cigarettes are associated with the development of chronic diseases such as lung cancer. A study by Michael Lawless, Katherine Harrison and others titled Perceived stress, smoking behaviors and symptomatology in male and female smokers. (2015). The study was created to investigate the association between stress and smoking behaviors for stress reduction. The authors explained how smoking to reduce stress varies between men and women. “A strong positive association was observed between perceived stress and nicotine withdrawal symptoms in smokers of both sexes, with a greater effect observed in women. These findings highlight the importance of stress reduction in smokers, which may lead to fewer withdrawal symptoms and more effective smoking cessation. » (Lawless M. Harrison K. et al). Stress can also affect one's likelihood of becoming accident prone. People who are very stressed are more likely to have physical accidents, whether sports-related or driving accidents. Stress affects an individual's sleep, which can also play a role in accidents. Sleep disorders by