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The largest decreases in life expectancy at 50 attributable to smoking occurred in Canada (a loss of 1.4 years), Denmark (1.5 years), and the United States (1.6 years)

This puts extra pressure on the right side of the heart, forcing it to work harder to pump blood into the lungs

[11] This suggests that many nicotine-induced brain changes are consequences of smoking rather than fixed traits, like a moral failing or even a brain disease

Regular use can elevate heart strain over time, even without smoke exposure

Talhout R, Opperhuizen A, Amsterdam J
