Publication details
Kouření a kardiovaskulární nemoci
| Title in English | Smoking and cardiovascular diseases |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2009 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Praktický lékař |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Cardiovascular diseases incl. cardiosurgery |
| Keywords | cardiovascular diseases; smoking; risk factors; mechanisms of action; prevention |
| Description | The strong associations between smoking and increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have been documented in many epidemiologic studies and through determinants of risk and protective factors and the mechanisms of their modification by smoking. Smoking cessation has a significant beneficial effect on the reduction of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and thus offers a great opportunity for a comprehensive approach to health education. |
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