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Research study Increased risk of stroke through passive smoking
That smoking harms health has long been known. Among other things, it has been scientifically proven that the consumption of tobacco increases the risk of suffering a stroke. A new study from the US now shows how dangerous passive smoking can be.
smoking is unhealthy
Tobacco consumption harms the health. Numerous studies have shown in recent years that among other things the risk of developing various types of cancer, such as lung cancer or colon cancer, increases. Also the risk for cardiovascular diseases like heart attack increases. It is also known that smokers suffer more strokes. The Stichting German Strokes now reports that a new US study now also proves how dangerous passive smoking is.
Passive smoking significantly increases the risk of stroke. Image: crystaleyestudio - fotolia Stroke rate significantly higher among passive smokers
According to the press release, the relationship between secondhand smoke and stroke has been studied in the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study (REGARDS). According to the information, 21,743 subjects participated in the investigation. Twenty-three percent of them were exposed to passive smoking at their place of residence or workplace. Among the relatively young participants, there were a total of 428 strokes over a period of about five years. In the group of passive smokers, however, the rate was 30 percent higher.
Over half a million deaths from passive smoking
A global study by the World Health Organization (WHO) came to the conclusion a few years ago: Passive smoking kills 600,000 people every year. However, studies on the consequences of secondhand smoke are generally considered methodically difficult, as they combine the effects of various social risk factors. Nevertheless, the relationship between passive smoking and heart attacks, for example, is well documented. Better data is now available for stroke.
What makes passive smoking so dangerous?
The German Stroke Assistance also explained what makes passive smoking so dangerous. Thus, many of the inhaled pollutants damage the inner walls of the vessel, causing deposits, atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis). The consequence of this is a poorer circulation of all organs as well as an increasing blood pressure. As a result, the vessels are additionally damaged and the risk of thrombosis increases. The experts have put together many facts about smoking and some helpful tips for a smoke-free life on their Internet portal "schlaganfall-hilfe.de/rauchen". The motto: Better to quit smoking late than never is emphasized again and again by virtually all health experts. (Ad)
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