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[Australia] GENDER DIFFERENCE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LONG TERM PASSIVE SMOKING EXPOSURE AND HDL-CHOLESTEROL IN LATE ADOLESCENCE (PDF)

Conclusion: This study has shown a gender difference in the relationship between passive smoking and HDL-C in adolescents. Exposure to passive smoking in girls could have adverse consequences on their risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
added Apr 30, 2013 15:05
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[UK] Teenage girls are at a higher risk of health problems from passive smoking than boys

Researchers found that when teenage girls are exposed to second-hand smoke at home, they tend to have lower levels of the 'good' form of cholesterol that reduces heart disease risk. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) pick up excess cholesterol in the blood
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Apr 30, 2013 14:56
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[Ireland] Smoking ban saves 3,700 lives thanks to cleaner air

"Our study shows that mortality decreases were primarily due to reductions in passive smoking, rather than a reduction in active smoking, and we remember that this protection from passive smoke was the basis for the introduction of the 2004 legislation.
Irish Independent (ie)
added Apr 30, 2013 06:00
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Heart Surgeon Attacks Ad with Female Cigar Smoker: Why It Is Harder for Women to Quit and How to Stop

This time he's taking on Karrass, the self-proclaimed "worldwide leader in negotiation training" for running an ad featuring an attractive businesswoman smoking a celebratory cigar. When Dr. Neravetla saw the ad in two separate in-flight magazines—US Airw
Sacramento (CA) Bee
added Mar 12, 2013 12:54
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The Effect of a Smoking Ban on Hospitalization Rates for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions in Prince Edward Island, Canada

This study provides some of the first evidence of improved health outcomes with the 2003 introduction of smoke-free law in PEI. The smoke-free law introduced on June 1, 2003 was associated with significant reductions in mean monthly AMI admissions and in
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
added Mar 9, 2013 20:53
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[UK] CLARKE: (blog) Confessions of an ex-smoker: 'At 52 I was shuffling back to my bed like an 80

This year’s I’m supporting No Smoking Day. The point isn’t to badger people into quitting – it’s to encourage people just like me to think about how they could spend the money they’d save by quitting – even in a week and of course the health benefits. I’
The Independent (uk)
added Feb 28, 2013 04:14
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Study shows majority of smokers re-ignite their habit following heart attack

A new study reveals that two-thirds of middle aged smokers who have been hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction resume smoking within twelve months, despite being treated with bupropion (sold as Zyban), which is prescribed to help
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added Feb 5, 2013 10:53
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One cigarette raises risk of death, study finds

Cardiac arrest chance almost doubles for female smokers
PostMedia News (ca)
added Dec 12, 2012 15:34
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Cost effectiveness of full coverage of the medical management of smoking cessation in France

Conclusions Compared to other health measures in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease already covered by SHI, full coverage of smoking cessation is the most cost-effective approach.
Tobacco Control
added Nov 30, 2012 10:27
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[Tennessee] Healthy Memphis: Studies prove swift health improvement after smoke-free laws protect everyone

It is safe to say that smoke-free laws are helping to prevent premature deaths and hospitalizations in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. Many U.S. studies now show that the more comprehensive smoke-free laws are, the more lives are saved from heart at
Memphis (TN) Commercial Appeal
added Nov 5, 2012 11:26
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