Age at smoking initiation and smoking cessation influence the incidence of stroke in China: a 10-year follow-up study

In conclusion, we found that current smokers had a higher stroke risk than never smokers, and the risk increased with a younger age at smoking in itiation. Smoking cessation can reduce the risk for stroke, especially could benefit from cessation at a younger age.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - Category: Hematology Source Type: research