A meta-analysis of epidemiologic Studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates secondhand smoke causes heart attack, atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, congestive heart failure and other cardiovascular problems. (March 25, 1999)
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Reviews the literature up to most recent publications; presents summary and graphs results for major research items.
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Nonsmokers exposed to secondary smoke suffer 20 percent more damage to their arteries than those not exposed.
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Secondhand smoke is now recognized as a significant cardiovascular health hazard; summary of findings of 18 recent research studies.
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Research results: After spending only 30 minutes in a smoke-filled room, participants in a study had losses in their blood levels of antioxidants.
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Nonsmoking individuals living with heavy smokers have four times the risk of heart attack compared with those who live in smoke-free environments, according to a study.
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In the first study of its kind, researchers have found that the number of heart attack victims admitted to a regional hospital dropped by nearly 60 percent during the first six months that a smoke-free ordinance was in effect in the area.
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