Quitting smoking reduces your stroke risk almost immediately
29 Oct 2010
The Irish Heart Foundation are highlighting this encouraging fact.
25% of all strokes are directly attributable to cigarette smoking. But, according to the Irish Heart Foundation, the good news is that if you stop smoking, the risk of stroke begins to fall almost immediately. Click here to read more.
If you want to give up smoking, these websites can help: www.giveupsmoking.ie or www.quitwithhelp.ie
If you have had a stroke, Headway can help you. Click here to see what services we have. You can also phone 1890 200 278 to talk to one of our friendly Information & Support staff (Monday to Friday, 9 - 1, 2 - 5), or email us on info@headway.ie.
Visit the Irish Heart Foundation's website www.stroke.ie for lots more information on stroke and stroke prevention.
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