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Upasana Dhar1 , Ramesh Nagarajappa2 , Dharmashree Satyarup3 , Marlin Jena1 , Abhilash Mohapatra4
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Tobacco Smoking and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review Upasana Dhar1 , Ramesh Nagarajappa2 , Dharmashree Satyarup3 , Marlin Jena1 , Abhilash Mohapatra4
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.13137

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The major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is tobacco use, if we stop use we can reducecardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis, which is a main contributor to cardiovascular diseases is formedbecause of tobacco use. Nicotine is the main addictive substance of cigarette smoke. Its effect onCardiovascular organs is well documented but when nicotine is taken in the form of patches it effect is verylimited. For this reason, Nicotine Replacement Therapy is used for tobacco cessation. Smokeless tobacco isalso harmful as they contain nicotine and other chemical components which affect the gastrointestinal tract.Quitting tobacco not only have an immediate health benefit but also improves the psychosocial life of thatperson.
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