Question:
Why does smoking contribute to heart disease?
Smoking Contributes to Heart Disease
Smoking is a large contributor to heart disease. It is also the one contributor that is the most preventable. People who smoke run a risk that is two to four times greater than non-smokers of having a heart attack. This includes those who smoke cigarettes, cigars or pipes.
Smokers run a much higher risk of sudden cardiac death than non-smokers. Even if you only smoke one to two cigarettes a day, the risk is still quite high that you may have a stroke or a heart attack.
People who smoke put others at risk, even non-smokers, for developing heart disease. Someone who is often subjected to a smoker's second hand smoke is at a higher risk for developing heart disease.
Smoking is a contributing factor to heart disease. One easy way to eliminate this factor is to stop smoking.
Heart Disease Frequently Asked Questions
Who is at risk for heart disease?
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Who is at more risk for heart disease? Men or women?
Why does heredity put a person at risk of heart disease?
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Aspirin can reduce your risk of heart disease by how much?
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