According to the study presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association EHR 2024, a scientific conference of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of developing 'atrial fibrillation' significantly. As the exposure time increases.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder globally, and its symptoms include palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping.
"Whether the person was at home, outside, or at work, the risks of secondhand smoke were significant, indicating that exposure universally increases the risk of atrial fibrillation," said study author Da Kyung-Yeon Lee of Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea. “Increases.” ,
The study examined the association between exposure to secondhand smoke and the long-term risk of the occurrence of atrial fibrillation. This included adults aged 40 to 69 years. A total of 400,493 adults were included in the analysis.
The researchers classified the participants into two groups – the 'exposed group' and the 'non-exposed group'.
The study found that the smoke-exposed group had a six percent higher risk of sudden atrial fibrillation during follow-up compared to the non-exposed group.
According to the researchers, a dose-dependent relationship was observed whereby each increase in weekly passive smoking duration was associated with an even greater risk of atrial fibrillation.
For example, 7.8 hours of passive smoking per week was associated with an 11 percent higher chance of a heart rhythm disorder compared to no passive smoking. The researchers reported that the risk of atrial fibrillation was increased for passive smokers at homes, workplaces and in outdoor settings.
"Passive smoking is harmful not only in closed indoor spaces but also in outdoor environments, underscoring the importance of smoking bans to protect public health," Dr Lee said.
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Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder globally, and its symptoms include palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping.
"Whether the person was at home, outside, or at work, the risks of secondhand smoke were significant, indicating that exposure universally increases the risk of atrial fibrillation," said study author Da Kyung-Yeon Lee of Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea. “Increases.” ,
The study examined the association between exposure to secondhand smoke and the long-term risk of the occurrence of atrial fibrillation. This included adults aged 40 to 69 years. A total of 400,493 adults were included in the analysis.
The researchers classified the participants into two groups – the 'exposed group' and the 'non-exposed group'.
The study found that the smoke-exposed group had a six percent higher risk of sudden atrial fibrillation during follow-up compared to the non-exposed group.
According to the researchers, a dose-dependent relationship was observed whereby each increase in weekly passive smoking duration was associated with an even greater risk of atrial fibrillation.
For example, 7.8 hours of passive smoking per week was associated with an 11 percent higher chance of a heart rhythm disorder compared to no passive smoking. The researchers reported that the risk of atrial fibrillation was increased for passive smokers at homes, workplaces and in outdoor settings.
"Passive smoking is harmful not only in closed indoor spaces but also in outdoor environments, underscoring the importance of smoking bans to protect public health," Dr Lee said.
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