Apparently, every little cigarette truly does make a difference. A new study shows that those who have had a heart attack and quit smoking are more likely to live longer than those who continue to smoke. ABC News reports that, “The study, which followed more than 1,500 heart attack survivors for 13 years, also found a survival advantage for smokers who did not quit but managed to cut down on cigarettes.”
Researchers found that people who had a heart attack and quit smoking were 37% less likely to die during the study period than those who survived a heart attack and continued to smoke. Dr. Yariv Gerber states that, “Smokers who have had a heart attack should be provided with appropriate interventions to help them quit.”
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