Damages the inner lining of blood vessels Makes arteries stiffer and less flexible Increases blood pressure and heart rate Makes plaque buildup more likely Raises the risk of blood clots Reduces oxygen delivery throughout the body Increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease Research supported by the National Institutes of Health also found that cigarette smoke can impair blood vessel function and increase markers linked to cardiovascular risk
Twice as likely to develop a wound infection
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However, foreign bodies, nasal or sinus infections, and prolonged inhalation of dry air can also cause them
The conversion factor relates to ICRP 103 and is obtained from: Radiation risks from medical x-ray examinations as a function of the age and sex of the patient, BF Wall et al., Report HPA-CRCE-028 (2011)
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