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Smoking And Heart Disease

1 min read · Health tip from Apollo Clinic Karama, Dubai

Hand holding a cigarette, a risk factor for heart disease
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Smoking, as well as exposure to second-hand smoke, increases the risk of heart diseases by aggravating the atherosclerosis process, increasing cholesterol levels in the body, and precipitating high blood pressure. So quit smoking for your own good and to safeguard your loved ones from the second-hand smoke.

Please note: this tip gives general information and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical advice. If you are worried about your health, see a doctor. In an emergency in Dubai call 998. You can also read our Symptoms guide for warning signs.
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