Dr. Sandeep Sohal Encourages People to Stop Smoking
Dr. Sandeep Sohal is an internist, practicing medicine in Michigan. In his practice, he's noticed an uptick in the number of patients who are smokers, and he's decided to speak out.
(prHWY.com) October 31, 2011 - Irving, TX -- Author: Sandeep Sohal
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Dr. Sandeep Sohal is an internist, practicing medicine in Michigan. In his practice, he's noticed an uptick in the number of patients who are smokers, and he's decided to speak out. "In the past, I saw few young adults who admitted to smoking on a regular basis. They knew that smoking was bad for them, and they didn't pick up the habit," Dr. Sandeep Sohal says. "Now, people in their late 20s often admit that they smoke every day. It's a disturbing trend."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths in the United States. "If younger and younger people start smoking on a regular basis, I would expect that number to go even higher," says Dr. Sandeep Sohal. "Smoking can be incredibly damaging. It can clog up the arteries and make the heart work harder. It can even damage the heart muscle itself, placing incredible stress on the whole cardiovascular system. The younger you start, the more damage is done."
Dr.
sandeep sohal has extensive experience in spotting and treating heart disease. He was the lead author of many studies on heart disease that have been published in the last 10 years. "Heart disease is a sort of pet project of mine," Dr. Sandeep Sohal says. "I've devoted my career to helping people prevent and overcome this horrible disease." Since there is such a clear link between heart disease and smoking, it makes sense that Dr. Sandeep Sohal would focus his attention on preventing smoking in as many people as possible.
"When my patients admit to smoking, I am quick to provide medications that can help them quit," Dr.
sandeep sohal says. "There are so many great medications available today that can really make the process easier, especially when they're paired with stop-smoking support groups. Talking to other people about how they stopped smoking can be truly beneficial."
Dr. Sandeep Sohal hopes that young people will stop this trend and leave smoking behind. "We've simply got to work harder as a society to make young people understand that smoking isn't cool. It's disastrous to your health, and kids need to steer clear," Dr. Sandeep Sohal says.
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