Two new ASH Wales/YouGov reports provide fresh evidence on tobacco and vape regulation and smoking-related inequalities in social housing in Wales.
SMOKING & HEART DISEASE
Smoking and heart disease: stopping still makes a difference.
Smoking puts extra strain on your heart and blood vessels. If you already have heart disease, stopping smoking can reduce the risk of further problems.
Is there any point stopping now?
Yes. NHS guidance says stopping smoking after a heart attack quickly reduces the risk of having another heart attack, and quitting lowers future cardiovascular risk.
Free support in Wales
Help Me Quit offers free NHS stop smoking support across Wales.
How smoking affects heart disease
Smoking contributes to damage inside blood vessels and increases the risk of coronary heart disease. It can make existing cardiovascular disease harder to manage and raises the chance of further events.
What happens when you stop?
Your cardiovascular risk starts to fall after you stop. The longer you stay smokefree, the more that risk reduces.
For diagnosis or treatment
ASH Wales does not diagnose or treat heart disease. If you have symptoms, questions about medicines or concerns about your heart, speak to a healthcare professional or use NHS guidance.