🧠 1. Cigarette Smoking Increases Stroke Risk 2 to 4 Times Source: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Fact: Smokers are 2 to 4 times more likely to have a stroke than non-smokers. Even young people who smoke are at serious risk of brain damage or death due to stroke. 💔 2. Smoking Causes 1 in Every 4 Deaths From Heart Disease Source: American Heart Association Fact: Smoking is responsible for about 25% of all heart disease deaths. It damages blood vessels, causes clots, and increas