Impacts of cigarette smoking on blood circulation: do we need a new approach to blood donor selection?
Abstract Smoking is a major public health problem and is considered the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Gas-phase smoke carries bioactive substances and toxic compounds, affecting human health and reducing life spans. The negative effects of smoking on red blood cell (RBC) quality incl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-023-00405-2 |