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Secondhand Smoke Tied to Lower 'Good' Cholesterol in Teen Girls
Exposure to secondhand smoke at home appears to lower teen girls' levels of the "good" cholesterol -- the substance that reduces heart disease risk, researchers report. The new study included more than 1,000 male and female teens, aged 17, in Australia
Apr 30, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Apr 30, 2013 16:21
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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.
Apr 30, 2013
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
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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
Apr 30, 2013
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
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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.
Apr 30, 2013
Irish Independent (ie)
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Apr 30, 2013 06:00
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[Uae: Dubai] Anti-smoking campaign targets young users
Medical specialists highlighted the adverse effects of smoking on the skin, heart, gastrointestinal tract and bones during an anti-smoking campaign at the American College of Dubai.
Apr 21, 2013
Gulf News (ae)
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Apr 21, 2013 13:01
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It is better to be a fat ex-smoker than a thin smoker: findings from the 1997–2004 National Health Interview Survey−National Death Index linkage study
overall, mortality risk is smaller in overweight or obese ex-smokers than normal-weight smokers. Smoking cessation interventions can tailor messages that highlight the greater reduction in mortality associated with quitting, compared with potential weight
Apr 10, 2013
Tobacco Control
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Apr 11, 2013 14:20
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[Africa, Nigeria] Minister Seeks Quick Passage Of Tobacco Bill
The Minister of State for health, Dr. Mohammed Pate has canvassed for the passage of Tobacco Bill as part of efforts to stem the increasing cases of high blood pressure in the country.
Apr 9, 2013
Channels Television (ng)
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May 2, 2013 13:20
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[India] 50 years ago: Research on evils of smoking
Smoking might lead to an increase in pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs, according to a study of the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute. In a review of the progress of the Institute, which celebrated its tenth Foundation Day here yesterday, the d
Apr 8, 2013
Deccan Chronicle (in)
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Apr 8, 2013 08:26
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[Eastern Europe, Russia] Low Life Expectancy Continues To Plague Former Soviet Countries
The combined effect of a steep increase in alcohol and tobacco consumption, both among working-age people and the younger generation, is the main trigger of cardiovascular disease, the article, "Health and Health Systems in the Commonwealth of Independen
Apr 2, 2013
Radio Free Europe
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Apr 5, 2013 13:50
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[UK] Stop Smoking And Lose Weight: Survey Reveals Key To Happy Relationship Is Keeping Healthy (PICTURES)
People in relationships want their partners to lose weight and stop smoking in a bid to improve their health, according to a survey. Over half (59%) of people said they would like their partner to shed the pounds, while almost eight in ten (79%) people
Mar 26, 2013
Press Association (uk)
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Mar 26, 2013 13:39