Why the study?
Does smoking increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases?
Population
General population and smokers, with specific epidemiological data from the Russian Federation
Comparison
Smoking (tobacco use) vs Non-smoking
Design
Review
Authors
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Smoking cessation counseling warranted in practice; confirms established risks but leaves open targeted implementation studies.
Does smoking increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases?
Smoking significantly increases the risk of ischemic heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease, highlighting the critical need for smoking cessation strategies.
Остроумова et al. (2017) studied this question.
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