It has been suggested that passive smoking not only increases the prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in a time-dependent manner but is also a risk factor for impaired fasting glucose, IGT, and Type 2 DM
Benowitz, who was not involved in the study, said the new findings are an important contribution to existing research but arent really ready for translation to clinical practice or regulatory standards. Benowitz, a professor at the Center for Tobacco Control and Research and Education at the University of California, San Francisco, said because the study was done on cells in a lab, it doesnt accurately assess the effect these substances have on cell and organ function in the body
The group says tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in Iowa, contributing to thousands of deaths each year and billions of dollars in healthcare and productivity costs
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