Smokers’ hearts take time to heal
Heavy smokers’ heart disease risk takes 10-15 years to return to normal after quitting.
This study, published in JAMA, shouldn’t discourage heavy smokers though, as quitting reduces the risk of heart disease within five years.
Article sources and references
- JAMA, August 2019
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Date modified: 12 September 2019
First published: Oct 2019
