Smoking is a significant risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). It amplifies the negative effect of other CAD risk factors like diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. That is why smokers are always encouraged to quit.
How effective is quitting smoking?
- The benefits of quitting the cigarette habit are seen within weeks.
- Those who quit for 10 years lower their risk just like a nonsmoker.
- Smokers who are between 25 and 34 years old who quit smoking add 10 years to their life expectancy.
- Those who quit between 45 and 54 years of age prolong their life by as much as 6 years.
- Smoking causes 25% more damage to the blood vessels of women compared to men.
- Quitting smoking lowers the risk of developing lung, head, and neck cancer, emphysema, and asthma. (To name a few)
This article How to Quit Smoking from Help Guide discusses the many strategies you can do to quit smoking. I agree with the recommendations except for the e-cigarettes, which have recently been reported to cause their first death.
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Source:
- Medstudy. Internal Medicine. Cardiology 18th ed
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