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If you smoke heavily, are you at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease?
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Yes: Yes! this question needs only that response. The over whelming information available has supported this fact for decades. Stop smoking!
Answered 12/9/2013
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Absolutely: Smoking is one of the highest risk factors for cardiovascular disease. You are more likely to develop problems with the blood vessels of the heart as well as the blood vessels of the body with smoking. It will causing narrowing and could lead to heart attacks or bad circulation to your legs. Stopping smoking will only help your overall health.
Answered 10/3/2016
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