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Heart surgeon says dangerous habit 'damages every organ' in body
The Mirror • • health
Key Points:
- Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of experience, identified smoking as the "worst habit" that damages every organ in the body during an appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast.
- He emphasized that smoking is the single most dangerous activity for overall health, linking it to lung cancer and widespread organ damage, while acknowledging its addictive nature.
- The NHS highlights smoking's role in causing heart disease, cancer, vision loss, dementia, and high blood pressure, but notes that quitting leads to rapid and significant health improvements.
- NHS stop smoking services offer free, expert support and proven methods to help individuals successfully quit smoking and improve their long-term health outcomes.
