A National Legal-Action Antismoking Organization
Entirely Supported by Tax-Deductible Contributions
| Home | Search | About ASH | Why Join | Comment | Email page |
|
Action on Smoking and Health
A National Legal-Action Antismoking Organization Entirely Supported by Tax-Deductible Contributions
|
Excerpts from: Up in Smoke: The Costs of Tobacco Use
The Gallup
Organization [08/26/03]
Two landmark studies published last week demolish one of the canons in cardiology
-- that half of all heart attacks result from genetics, as opposed to health-related
risk factors.
The new studies indicate that about 90% of people with severe heart disease
have one or more of four classic risk factors: smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol,
and high blood pressure.
It comes as no surprise to Americans that smoking is harmful to their health,
but do they know what it may potentially cost them?
| Home Web Page | Search This Site | Learn About ASH | Why Join ASH | Comment on This | Email This Page |