Passive Smoking: 30 Minutes Is Enough To Cause Observable Changes In The Arteries

Those who are habitually exposed to passive smoke run a cardiovascular risk almost as high as those who smoke; people who do not smoke but inhale second hand smoke suffer a 30% increased risk of cardiovascular disease. But the most alarming factor is the speed with which passive smoking damages the cardiovascular apparatus.

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Filed under: Smoking / Quit Smoking on May 22nd, 2008