Health
Heavier smoking may increase disease risk by 30 per cent: Study – The Tribune India
Melbourne, August 10
Each cigarette smoked a day by heavier smokers may increase the risk of contracting diseases such as respiratory disorders, cancers and cardiovascular ailments by more than 30 per cent, according to a study.
The study by researchers at the University of South Australia links heavier smoking with 28 separate health conditions, revealing a 17-fold increase in emphysema, eight-fold increase in atherosclerosis or clogged arteries and a 6.5-fold higher incidence of lung cancer….
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