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[Europe] Smoking leads to five-fold increase in heart disease and stroke in under-50s
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by five-fold in people under the age of 50 and doubles risk in the over-60s. The protection of children and adolescents from taking up smoking is essential to the future health of Europeans and strong
May 31, 2013
European Society of Cardiology
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Jun 4, 2013 02:02
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[Australia] Stroke cases fall as people quit smoking
THE number of stroke cases in Australia has fallen in the past 20 years despite the ageing of the population, according to research led by the University of Adelaide. This is good news for Australians, says chief investigator Professor Jonathan Newbury.
May 16, 2013
Melbourne (Vic) Herald Sun (au)
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May 16, 2013 03:38
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The Cost of LIGHTING UP / A Closer Look at Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease (PDF)
According to the American Lung Association, the average retail price of a pack of cigarettes in the U.S. is $5.51. However, the cost to society and state economy averages to more than $18 per pack.1 It is estimated that in 2004, smoking cost the U.S. over
May 7, 2013
CardioSource (American College of Cardiology)
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May 7, 2013 14:42
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Smoking, being overweight, decreases brain function even in younger adults
Adults as young as 35 are susceptible to declines in brain function as a result of cardiovascular risk factors, like smoking or being overweight, a new study published in the journal Stroke revealed.
May 3, 2013
Fox News
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May 4, 2013 12:52
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Stroke Before Age 50 Linked to Raised Risk of Early Death
Study authors stress that improved diet, quitting smoking can minimize the odds
Mar 19, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Mar 19, 2013 22:56
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[UK] VIDEO: Call to action on reducing avoidable deaths
Improvements in the fight against the 5 major causes of death, including new plans to tackle cardiovascular disease, could save 30,000 lives by 2020, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced today.
Mar 5, 2013
Department of Health (uk)
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Mar 5, 2013 10:11
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[Germany] Impact of smoking and quitting on cardiovascular outcomes and risk advancement periods among older adults
Smoking is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular events even at older age. Smoking cessation is highly and rapidly beneficial also at advanced age.
Feb 21, 2013
European Journal of Epidemiology
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Feb 21, 2013 13:35
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[Germany] Smoking cessation in old age: Less heart attacks and strokes within 5 years
"We were able to show that the risk of smokers for cardiovascular diseases is more than twice that of non-smokers. However, former smokers are affected at almost the same low rate as people of the same age who never smoked," says Brenner. "Moreover, smok
Feb 20, 2013
EurekAlert
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Feb 20, 2013 17:23
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[New Zealand] Bad news for pot smokers: double the stroke risk
Smoking pot may more than double your risk of stroke, according to a new study being presented here today at the International Stroke Conference.
Feb 7, 2013
Willits (CA) News
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Feb 10, 2013 10:58
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Uncontrolled Risk Factors Put Stroke Survivors in Danger
People who survive a type of stroke called a subarachnoid hemorrhage still have a higher risk of death, particularly if they continue to smoke and do not keep their blood pressure and cholesterol levels low, a new study warns.
Jan 18, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Jan 22, 2013 23:27