Researchers at the Harvard University are reporting that partners of smokers are at a greater risk of suffering a stroke by inhaling second hand smoke.
Researchers at the Harvard University are reporting that partners of smokers are at a greater risk of suffering a stroke by inhaling second hand smoke.
The study involved more than 16,000 people aged over 50 and followed them for nine years at an average. The study found that non-smokers who had a smoking partner had a 42 percent increased risk of suffering a stroke.
Health Hazards of Smoking Cigarettes
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
The details appear in the latest issue of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.
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Lung Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
Mesothelioma
Animation on mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer, that explains about the condition, its risk factors, diagnosis and treatment
Animation on mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer, that explains about the condition, its risk factors, diagnosis and treatment
