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Title
Smoking and heart disease
Accession Number
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PMD09525
Abstract
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This brochure explains how cigarette smokers, as well as nonsmokers who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke, are at greater risk of developing heart diseases. It reveals how smoking effects the heart via circulation problems, atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, heart attack, angina pectoris, and chronic lung disease. Teens who smoke and women who take birth control pills increase ther risk of heart attack. Low-tar and low-nicotine cigarettes are discussed also.
Volume/Issue
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None
Length
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10 p
Date Created
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9/29/1995
Organization
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American Heart Association National Center 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231-4596 1-800-242-8721
Target
:
General Public
Language
:
English
Availability
:
Available Free
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