KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Smoking and vaping could cause serious damage to vital organs long before symptoms appear, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure, even among younger individuals, medical experts have warned.
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Smoking and vaping expose the body to over 7,000 chemicals that damage blood vessels, kidneys, and the immune system, increasing risks of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure, especially for those who start young.
- More than 7,000 chemicals enter the bloodstream from smoking or vaping.
- Damage to blood vessels can cause arteries to narrow, harden, and form clots.
- Early smoking (age 15-16) can lead to serious health complications by age 35 without visible symptoms.
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