Even Light Smoking Raises Heart Risks in Women

Women who are light smokers- including those who smoke just none cigarette  a day double their chance of fatal heart attacks, according to a new study.

The Study has found that light –to –moderate smokers were twice more likely to die of sudden heart problems than those who had never smoked. But those who quit smoking saw their risk begin to go back down within years.

For every five years of continued smoking (between 1 and 14 cigarettes a day), the risk of a sudden cardiac arrest went up by 8 per cent.

In people aged 35 or younger, this is usually because of a heart condition that runs in the family. However , in older people, it can be the first sign of coronary heart disease, where the heart’s arteries become blocked by fatty deposits.

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Hindustan Times- Wellness,

06/12/2012