The Concept of CMR
Epidemiology
Smoking
- 1Key Points (1 page)
- 2Smoking: a Dangerous Addiction (1 page)
- 3Some Statistics (1 page)
- 4Smoking and Cardiovascular Health (3 pages)
- 5Smoking and Obesity (1 page)
- 6Smoking Cessation (1 page)
- 7References (1 page)
Key Points
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- Cigarette smoking is a major preventable risk factor that must be targeted as part of CVD prevention and management.
- Cigarette smokers are 2 to 4 times more likely to develop CHD than non-smokers.
- There is a significant dose response relationship between the number of cigarettes smoked and the relative risk of CHD and stroke.
- When compared to non-obese smokers, obese smokers have a clear reduction in life expectancy.
- Passive smoking and exposure to environmental smoke significantly increase the relative risk of CHD and stroke.
- Quitting smoking has been shown to have a definite, positive impact on overall health.
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