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Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Quitting Smoking Cuts Heart Disease Risk

Quitting smoking is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, finds study published in JAMA. "Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable mortality in the United States and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Smoking cessation substantially reduces the risks of CVD; however, quitting smoking is associated with a small number of adverse health consequences, weight gain being one of smokers' major concerns," according ...


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