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Wildfire smoke significantly raises stroke risk among older adults

People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday). The researchers estimate that in the US alone, ...
Medical Xpress

Smoke from wildfires linked to 17,000 strokes in the US alone

People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The researchers estimate that in the US alone, smoke from ...
Reuters

Secondhand smoke raises spouse's stroke risk: study

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nonsmokers married to smokers have a greatly increased chance of having strokes, according to a U.S. study published on Tuesday showing yet another hazard from secondhand smoke.
The Cardiology Advisor

Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

Exposure to wildfire smoke fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk for incident stroke among older adults.
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Active smoking or exposure to environmental tobacco smoke associated with increased risk for all stroke and major pathological and etiological subtypes

In a recent study published in the EClinicalMedicine, a group of researchers assessed how tobacco use and exposure influence stroke risk, varying by type, region, and income level. Study: Tobacco use ...