Passive smoking 'increases heart risk by a third'

Passive smoking 'increases heart risk by a third'

Extract:

"Second hand smoke exposure can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 30 per cent, a British study has found.

Researchers from the University of Nottingham say that passive smokers have a disproportionately high likelihood of suffering from heart disease due to exposure at home or in the workplace. "

"A smoking ban in public places across the UK comes into force on July 1st 2007."


Eating less salt is also an excellent way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.