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Linking risk of stroke to smoke, new findings

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Stroke risk

A research — published in August — studied and linked stroke prevalence to cigarette consumption.

The study titled “From smoke to stroke: quantifying the impact of smoking on stroke prevalence” assessed the relationship between smoking-related factors and the risk of stroke, including the influence of variations in demography on the relationship.

The research evaluated clinical attributes and factors like duration of smoking, and content of nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide. More than 9 thousand participants were part of this study.

The study confirmed the contribution of smoking towards increased stroke risk. Carbon monoxide and nicotine exposure seem to be the main cause of the effect. The results of the study can help design stroke prevention strategies that specifically consider lifestyle, behaviors and demography.

Source: Wang, Y., Ge, Y., Yan, W. et al. From smoke to stroke: quantifying the impact of smoking on stroke prevalence. BMC Public Health 24, 2301 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19754-6

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Plans to lessen nicotine in cigarettes are unveiled by the White House

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US plans to reduce the quantity of nicotine in cigarettes sold to non-addictive levels. The initiatives could significantly lower cancer fatalities. The move is likely to face pushback by the tobacco industry. It is planned to reduce the quantity of nicotine in cigarettes sold in the US to negligible or non-addictive levels. The initiatives, which … Read more

A teen shoots his mother after she stops him from smoking inside the room

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A teen shoots his mother after she stops him from smoking inside the room A 19-year-old Florida guy was captured and accused of supposedly shooting and killing his mom in their Polk County home this week. Seth Settle supposedly shot and killed his mom Thursday after she requested him to quit smoking stogies in his … Read more

Menthol and flavored cigarettes to be banned by FDA

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Menthol and flavored cigarettes to be banned by FDA The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced to boycott of menthol cigarettes on Thursday, saying the activities can possibly essentially diminish illness and passing. “The proposed rules would assist with keeping kids from turning into the up and coming age of smokers and assist grown-up smokers … Read more

Zarnish Khan on perception of women who smoke

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Zarnish Khan an actress and model talks about women smokers in an interview with Monina’s mixed plate. Read more: Quit smoking today and see what happens next Upon talking on the issue Miss Khan said, “I think cigarette smoking has become such a cultural barrier in our society. The women from the lower class are … Read more

Quit smoking today and see what happens next

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Smoking is one of the common causes of death all around the world, yet it is very difficult to get rid of the habit. Here are a couple of facts about getting rid of smoking that every smoker should know; As soon as a smoker quits smoking or smokes his last cigarette, he starts reducing … Read more

1200 children start smoking every day in Pakistan: report

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Smoking

According to a report published by Dr. Nausheen Hamid, Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of National Health Services, around 1,200 children start smoking cigarettes every day. The report revealed that children between the ages of 6 and 12 are also among those 1,200 children who smoke every day. Dr. Nausheen said that every year in … Read more

Million of people quit smoking during the pandemic

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According to a survey for charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash), over one million people have quit smoking since the Covid-19 pandemic started. The report reveals that 41% of the people who have stopped smoking in the previous four months are those who quitted smoking due to the novel coronavirus. Separately, in June 2020, … Read more

Coronavirus: 300,000 people quit smoking

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Coronavirus: 300,000 people quit smoking

London: More than 300,000 people quit smoking as a result of the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. A survey conducted in the United  Kingdom has found that the coronavirus is more likely to affect smokers, owing to this more than 300,000 people in the UK quit smoking. The United Kingdom is the second most … Read more

Increase in tax on tobacco can generate funds to combat COVID-19: Report

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Pakistan is amongst the developing countries with a very high tobacco prevalence and high mortality rate, where above 166,000 people die of tobacco-related diseases every year in Pakistan. 70 per cent of those get damaged lungs due to second-hand smoke at indoor places. If these stats weren’t alarming enough, the current global pandemic of COVID-19 … Read more

Smoke? Cut or Quit! Otherwise You are at risk of fatal COVID-19

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Smokers

If you smoke, then this will be an eye opening story for you as the leading health experts have warned that the smokers are likely at risk of more severe coronavirus. This will be a good time to try to cut or quit! Taylor Hays, M.D. Director of the Nicotine Dependence center at Mayo Clinic … Read more

New Study finds link between Smoking and Depression

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Smoking and Coronavirus

New study has found links between Smoking and Depression, giving an alarming situation to smokers to quit it before something bad happens. We all know the bad impact of Smoking on physical health, but the new study  suggest that habit also affect our mental and emotional well-being. The new study now appears in the journal … Read more

Pakistan Railways bans smoking in Trains

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Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways has put ban on smoking in trains, railway stations and its offices across the country. Reports said Pakistan Railways has banned smoking in trains, railways stations and its offices across the country, Reports cited Inspector General of Railways and said a detailed circular is also issued. The ban imposed under the Anti-Tobacco Ordinance 2002 … Read more

Pakistan ranks 15th among cigarette smokers

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Smoking and Coronavirus

Pakistan is ranked among the top 15 countries in the world for smoking. According to the details, ministry of Health submitted a report in National Assembly revealed that in Pakistan 31.8 percent of men, 5.8 percent of women and 19 percent of young people use tobacco,  meanwhile 4.4 percent men, one percent women and 7.1% … Read more

PIA fines Passenger for smoking during flight

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PIA

Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has imposed  heavy fine on its passenger during a flight from Islamabad to London. According to the details,  crew members of the national airline of Pakistan had caught a passenger smoking during flight, he was traveling in flight number PK 792. Passenger identified as Raza Hussain was found smoking cigarette in … Read more

Smokers can donate blood as well, research says

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Blood donation saves many lives. The donated blood is given to the patients is to cure various diseases such as thalassemia and so on.  There are various blood banks available where people can donate blood to save others’ lives. However, there is a constant debate about whether a smoker or person addicted to nicotine can … Read more

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