Health warning: Smoking’s impact on heart disease risk lasts up to 25 years after quitting

Written By: Tabasum Nasiry

Researchers from South Korea have reported in a new study that it may take up to 25 years for individuals who quit smoking to have their risk of heart disease return to normal levels, comparable to those who have never smoked.

The latest report from JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) states that the reduction in heart disease risk is highly dependent on the level of cigarette consumption.

The study highlights that health...