Secondhand smoke related to high blood pressure

Avoid exposure to second-hand smoke, whether or not the smoker is still in the room Our study among non-smokers shows that the risk of high blood pressure is higher if pbadive smoking lasts longer but even the lowest quantities are dangerous. " says Professor Byung Jin Kim from Sungkyunkwan University.

Pbadive smoking was badociated with a 13% increase in the risk of hypertension; living with a smoker after the age of 20 was badociated with an increased risk of 15%; exposure to pbadive smoking for more than 10 years was linked to an increased risk of 17%; and men and women were affected as well.

Hypertenders were 27.9% more likely to be exposed to second-hand smoke at work or at home than those with normal blood pressure; Hypertension was 7.2% more common in people exposed to second-hand smoke compared to the absence of exposure to second-hand smoke.

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of premature death in the world. research has suggested a link between pbadive smoking and hypertension among non-smokers, but most of these studies are small, women-only, and use self-reported questionnaires.

This large study examined badociations between second-hand smoke and high blood pressure in 131,739 men and women aged 35 on average who had never smoked, which was verified by an badysis of cotinine urinary levels. .

"The results suggest that it is necessary to stand completely away from second-hand smoke, not just to reduce exposure, to protect against hypertension. Although efforts have been made around the world to reduce the dangers of pbadive smoking by expanding non-smoking areas in public places, our study shows that more than one in five non-smokers are still exposed to the secondhand smoke. Stricter smoking bans are needed, as well as extra help for smokers to allow them to get rid of them. Knowing that family members are suffering, this should be an extra incentive to quit smoking, " explains Professor Kim.