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Risk Factors of Heart Attack: Snuff and Cholesterol
Snuff
Smokers between thirty and forty years have a heart attack rate five times greater than nonsmokers of the same age group. Cigarette smoking may be directly responsible for at least 20% of all deaths annually, or about 120,000 deaths annually. Cigar smoking can increase the risk of early death from heart disease, although the evidence is more conclusive for cigarettes.
Cholesterol and other lipids
A number of studies have now shown that reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol levels and increase HDL levels (the so-called good cholesterol) improves survival and prevents heart attacks. Depending on risk factors, people should try to reach the following levels of cholesterol: Read the rest of this entry »
Smoking Cessation Programs
Although it sounds easy for those who do not know what a cigarette is smoked, quitting can be a real pain for many smokers do not know how to begin. How do I start? You ask. The first thing to do is arrange a good plan. Essential, if you look unable to start your own, seek medical advice.
Something that can also help you get enough is a start date. In your plan, you should also organize people close accounts. It is not like starting a task well, only do so with the support of friends or relatives. Get rid of all the products related to snuff in your home and your workplace, such as ashtrays.
The support and encouragement are two important assets you can not forget Read the rest of this entry »
Snuff
Definition: Chronic Addiction generated by snuff, which produces physical and psychological dependence as well as a large number of respiratory diseases and heart diseases. (including cancer)
A mid-sixteenth century Europe was introduced in the habit of consuming dried leaf snuff, which is soon transformed into a major product of colonial trade.
Snuff consumption continued to increase worldwide until 1973, when he began to observe a decrease, but remains one of the most common habits of society atual, despite the harmful effects produced by its consumption.
The consumption of snuff and toxic substances in individuals begins with unpleasant feelings, among which are cough, nausea and even vomiting. After some time, smokers expressed pleasure for its taste and aroma. Some smokers say that calms the nerves and consumption at other times acts as a stimulant, being these the main effects produced by nicotine, depending on the dose consumed, consumer activity and its physical and psychological constitution.