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Will boxing and smoking put you at risk for heart attack?

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NO and YES: Smoking increases risk of heart attack among other very bad effects. Boxing is beneficial as exercise but risks brain injury. Exercise reduces the risk of heart attack.

Answered 8/16/2014

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Smoking is hazardous: Boxing, no. Smoking, YES INDEED. Smoking is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease ( the cause of heart attacks) as well as cancer and emphysema.

Dr Dohan and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/17/2014

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