Smoking and cardiovascular health in young people

ALSPAC research found associations between smoking from adolescence and measures of cardiovascular damage by early adulthood. The findings were communicated through cardiology organisations and specialist media, helping explain the importance of preventing smoking among young people.

We consider this an important contribution toward public discussions.

Sources:

• Smoking from childhood and premature heart damage (ACC/JACC summary)
• Smoking and arterial stiffness in teenagers (European Heart Journal)
• Cardiology policy coverage (TCTMD)