The evidence clearly shows that the biggest decline in mortality from cardiovascular disease in the past several decades is because of the decline in smoking and tobacco consumption.
The example often given is Helena, Montana.[21] In 2002, they brought in a public smoking ban, and within 6 months, there was a 40% absolute reduction in MI hospital admissions.
Then the tobacco lobby came in and the law was rescinded, and the admission levels went back up again.
We can explain that because even 30 minutes of passive smoking increases platelet activity, making you more prothrombotic and prone to plaque rupture, especially if you've got underlying coronary disease.[22]
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