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Coronary heart disease deaths and decreased smoking prevalence in Massachusetts, 1993-2003

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  • Kabir, Z.
  • Connolly, G.N.
  • Clancy, L.
  • Koh, H.K.
  • Capewell, S.

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We used the previously validated IMPACT coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality model to estimate the CHD deaths attributable to reductions in smoking prevalence following the introduction of the Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program (MTCP) in 1993. A 29% and 31% decline in smoking prevalence and CHD mortality rates occurred, respectively (from 1993 to 2003). A total of 425 fewer CHD deaths, which generated approximately 3365 extra life-years, were attributable to decreased smoking prevalence. With these results in mind, a comprehensive tobacco control program should be sustained and supported.

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  • Kabir, Z. & Connolly, G.N. & Clancy, L. & Koh, H.K. & Capewell, S., 2008. "Coronary heart disease deaths and decreased smoking prevalence in Massachusetts, 1993-2003," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 98(8), pages 1468-1469.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2007.129924_8
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.129924
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    1. Jeffrey E. Harris & Ana Inés Balsa & Patricia Triunfo, 2014. "Tobacco Control Campaign in Uruguay: Impact on Smoking Cessation during Pregnancy," NBER Working Papers 19878, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

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