African Americans who smoke are nearly 2.5 times more likely to have a stroke than those who never smoked, while former smokers show a similarly lower risk as never smokers, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Tobacco Smoking
NIH-funded study finds teens prefer mint and mango vaping flavors
A new analysis suggests that teens prefer mint and mango as their vaping flavors of choice for e-cigarettes.
2.4 billion people living in countries with tobacco preventive measures
Many governments are making progress in the fight against tobacco, with 5 billion people today living in countries that have introduced smoking bans, graphic warnings on packaging and other effective tobacco control measures four times more people than a decade ago, according to WHO.
Low-income, rural kids at higher risk for second- or third-hand smoke exposure
Infants and toddlers in low-income, rural areas may be at higher risk for second- and third-hand smoke than previously reported, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.
“Lung Cancer Is the Biggest Cancer Killer in Both Men and Women” Infographic
Every year, about 200,000 people are diagnosed and 150,000 people die. Cigarette smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer. It is linked to 80% to 90% of all lung cancers. – CDC
Obese people more likely to smoke, says new gene research: WHO
New research indicates that people who are genetically prone to being overweight have a higher risk of taking up smoking – and they are likely to smoke more than average — UN scientists said on Wednesday. According to Dr…. Read More ›
