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Still smoking? You're three times more likely to die from heart attack or stroke

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Fight against smoking still on Source: AAP

At least 17 Australians die each day from cardiovascular disease directly linked to smoking. That's the findings of new research from the Australian National University. It says smokers triple their risk of dying of a heart attack or stroke.


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At least 17 Australians die each day from cardiovascular disease directly linked to smoking. That's the findings of new research from the Australian National University. It says smokers triple their risk of dying of a heart attack or stroke.



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