OC08_01 Comparing Comorbidities and Mortality in Never, Past, and Current Smokers

Smoking is a powerful risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality, but quitting may cause weight gain and increase the risk of weight-associated comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension.

Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: N. Sydo, T. Sydo, K.G. Carta, J.G. Murphy, B. Merkely, F. Lopez-Jimenez, T.G. Allison Tags: Oral Abstract Source Type: research