New study finds smoking predicts increased stroke risk for your spouse

Although Second Hand Smoke (SHS) is widely accepted as a risk factor for coronary heart disease, there have been few studies investigating the association of SHS and stroke risk. In a new study, published in the September 2008 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers report on evidence of increased risk of stroke for spouses of smokers.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news136529006.html">New study finds smoking predicts increased stroke risk for your spouse</a></p> <p>Although Second Hand Smoke (SHS) is widely accepted as a risk factor for coronary heart disease, there have been few studies investigating the association of SHS and stroke risk. In a new study, published in the September 2008 issue of the <I>American Journal of Preventive Medicine</I>, researchers report on evidence of increased risk of stroke for spouses of smokers.</p>