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1. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsTobacco - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jul 31, 2023 · Second-hand smoke causes serious cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including coronary heart disease and lung cancer, and kills around 1.3 million people prematurely every year. Over a quarter of the world's population living in 74 countries are protected by comprehensive national smoke-free laws.

2. nida.nih.gov › what-are-physical-health-consequences-tobacco-useWhat are the physical health consequences of tobacco use?

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   Smoking also substantially increases the risk of heart disease, including stroke, heart attack, vascular disease, and aneurysm. 51,52 Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 40 percent of all smoking-related deaths. 53 Smoking causes coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

3. www.cdc.gov › tobacco › basic_informationHeart Disease and Stroke | Smoking and Tobacco Use | CDC

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   How Is Smoking Related to Heart Disease and Stroke? Smoking is a major cause of CVD and causes one of every four deaths from CVD. 9 Smoking can: 10. Raise triglycerides (a type of fat in your blood) Lower “good” cholesterol (HDL) Make blood sticky and more likely to clot, which can block blood flow to the heart and brain.