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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Main Authors: Jie Wang, Yuhan Wang, Weixin Zhou, Yuanshuai Huang, Jianbo Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-023-00405-2