New study links persistent childhood smoking to a 33% to 52% higher risk of early heart damage.

A new study published in JACC shows that smoking from childhood to early adulthood significantly increases the risk of premature heart damage. Researchers found that persistent tobacco use from age 10 to 24 increased the odds of cardiac injury by 33% to 52%, including left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction. The study emphasizes the need for early intervention to prevent smoking among young people and advocates for stricter public health policies to protect young hearts.

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