The Risk of Stroke For Spouses of Smokers

It's known that cigarette smoking puts the smoker at risk for heart disease and stroke, but study results published in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicate that secondhand smoke is a significant risk factor for stroke in spouses of smokers as well.

• Smoking Predicts Increased Stroke Risk For Your Spouse -- Science Daily News

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• Smoking and Stroke: Paul's Story
  According to the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, affecting upwards of 700,000 people each year. For smokers, the risk of stroke is nearly 2 1/2 times that of nonsmokers.

• Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke -- Statistics
  Coronary heart disease and stroke - the primary types of cardiovascular disease caused by smoking - are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States.

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