Subarachnoid haemorrhage is a condition of bleeding in the lining between the brain's surface and underlying brain tissues. Smoking is perhaps the most important modifiable risk factor in preventing subarachnoid haemorrhage, with the highest population attributable risk of any subarachnoid haemorrhage risk factor, the researchers noted. In addition, subarachnoid haemorrhage also accounts for three per cent of all strokes, according to the American Heart Association. The findings showed that although cigarette smoking was linked to an increased risk of subarachnoid haemorrhage among both sexes, women faced the highest risk. Women indulging in smoking are more at risk of developing bleeding inside the lining of the brain, also known as subarachnoid haemorrhage, a study has warned.

Source: India Today July 22, 2016 11:10 UTC