Just a few cigarettes a day can damage your heart for decades
5 hours ago
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- Even light smoking (2-5 cigarettes/day) increases heart failure risk by 50% and mortality risk by 60% compared to non-smokers.
- Cardiovascular risk decreases most within the first 10 years after quitting, but remains elevated for up to three decades.
- Complete cessation, especially at younger ages, is more protective than merely reducing cigarette intake.