How
Does Smoking Affect My Risk?
Smoking
reduces HDL - the good cholesterol.
It puts you at greater risk for plaque
that can block your arteries. Smoking also increases
your risk for blood clots, which can clog arteries.
If you smoke or if you're frequently exposed
to other people's tobacco smoke, you're at greater
risk for having a heart attack
or stroke. If you have had
chest pain or a previous heart attack or stroke,
you're at even greater risk.
How
to Reduce Your Risk
- Stop
smoking.
- Don't
let people smoke in your home or car.
- Healthier to stay at
smoke free place .
- Consult
your doctor .
-
Blood cholesterol level
test REQUIRED.
