Work

Hypertension as another Facet of Passive Smoking

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Smoking and hypertension are recognized risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. Efforts have been made to clarify their potential harm, as well as the benefits resulting from their control among the general population. Passive smoking has received less attention regarding its harmful role. Initially, the focus was on irritation of the rhino and nasopharynx, and only more recently, on lung-related problems and cardiovascular diseases. […] Hypertension as another Facet of Passive Smoking

Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia

DOI: 10.36660/abc.20250268i

Author: Gilson Soares Feitosa

Institutions: Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Hospital Santa Izabel

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411673158