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African Americans who smoke are at least twice as likely to have stroke, study finds

from Everyday Health

African Americans who smoke are at least twice as likely to have stroke, study finds Everyday Health Smoking cigarettes is a well-documented risk factor for stroke. The habit thickens blood vessels, raises the amount of fat in your blood, and causes blood to become sticky and more prone to clots, which can cut blood flow to the brain and cause stroke, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). READ MORE

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