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Why Quit Smoking?
Smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature death in the United States. Smokers have a higher risk of developing many chronic disorders, including atherosclerosis — the buildup of fatty substances in the arteries — which can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack (myocardial infarction) and stroke. Controlling or reversing atherosclerosis is an important part of preventing future heart attack or stroke.
You can modify or control six major independent risk factors for coronary heart disease:
• Cigarette and tobacco smoke
• High blood cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Physical inactivity
• Overweight or obesity
• Diabetes
Smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature death in the United States. Smokers have a higher risk of developing many chronic disorders, including atherosclerosis — the buildup of fatty substances in the arteries — which can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack (myocardial infarction) and stroke. Controlling or reversing atherosclerosis is an important part of preventing future heart attack or stroke.
You can modify or control six major independent risk factors for coronary heart disease:
• Cigarette and tobacco smoke
• High blood cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Physical inactivity
• Overweight or obesity
• Diabetes
