Smokers triple their chances for heart disease, study shows

Link: MSN-Mainichi Daily News.

Smokers are about three times more likely to contract heart disease than those who don't smoke, according to recently released results of a study by government-appointed researchers. Male smokers are 2.9 times more likely to have coronary diseases than non-smokers, while women who smoke are 3.1 times more susceptible than those who don't light up.