Secondhand Smoke Linked To Peripheral Artery Disease In Women
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 11:01
in Health & Medicine
This is the first study to link secondhand smoke to increased risk of peripheral artery disease in women. Researchers found an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease in older Chinese women who were exposed to secondhand smoke compared to those who were not exposed. Researchers said passive smoking is an important health hazard and should be discouraged by public health policy.
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