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Female smokers at higher risk for hemorrhagic stroke
American Heart Association has released a new study in their journal Stroke, which reveals women are more susceptible to certain stroke-related risks that result from smoking. For the study, researchers analyzed data from over 80 studies worldwide from 1
Aug 25, 2013
Medical News TODAY(UK)
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Aug 26, 2013 06:34
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Male, Female Smokers Face Same Stroke Risk
* Compared with nonsmokers, the excess risk of stroke is at least as great among women who smoke compared with men who smoke. * Compared with never smokers, the beneficial effects of quitting smoking on stroke risk were similar between the sexes.
Aug 22, 2013
MedPage Today
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Aug 23, 2013 08:54
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Women Smokers Face Increased Risk of Lethal Stroke: Review
Men and women who smoke face similar stroke risks, but female smokers may be at greater risk for a more deadly and less common type of stroke, according to a new study. Researchers examined data from more than 80 international studies published between 1
Aug 22, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Aug 22, 2013 22:16
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The Effect of Tobacco Control Measures during a Period of Rising Cardiovascular Disease Risk in India: A Mathematical Model of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke
Smoke-free laws and substantially increased tobacco taxation appear to be markedly potent population measures to avert future cardiovascular deaths in India. Despite the rise in co-morbid cardiovascular disease risk factors like hyperlipidemia and hyperte
Jul 11, 2013
PLoS (Public Library of Science)
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Jul 11, 2013 07:27
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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