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Could playing occasional basketball overcome the smoking risk factors to cardiovascular disease in black males in their 40's and 50's?

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Dr. Hector Dourron answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

No: Occasional exercise does not overcome the ill effects of smoking.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/18/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Unlikely: Stop the smoking even while stroking the shots.

Answered 4/13/2013

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