Does reducing the number of cigarettes smoked daily reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in young men?
There is a strong dose-response relationship between daily cigarette smoking and ischemic stroke in young men, suggesting that reducing smoking quantity may lower stroke risk even if complete cessation is not achieved.
We found a strong dose-response relationship between the number of cigarettes smoked daily and ischemic stroke among young men. Although complete smoking cessation is the goal, even smoking fewer cigarettes may reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in young men.
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