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Predictors of smoking cessation and relapse in older adults

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  • Salive, M.E.
  • Cornoni-Huntley, J.
  • LaCroix, A.Z.
  • Ostfeld, A.M.
  • Wallace, R.B.
  • Hennekens, C.H.

Abstract

We examined longitudinal changes in smoking behavior among older adults in three community cohorts of the Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly. Smoking prevalence declined from 15% at baseline to 9% during 6 years of follow-up. Annual smoking cessation and relapse rates were 10% and less than 1%, respectively. Interval diagnosis of myocardial infarction, stroke, or cancer increased subsequent smoking cessation but not relapse. Although smoking cessation around diagnosis is increased, primary prevention could yield greater benefits.

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  • Salive, M.E. & Cornoni-Huntley, J. & LaCroix, A.Z. & Ostfeld, A.M. & Wallace, R.B. & Hennekens, C.H., 1992. "Predictors of smoking cessation and relapse in older adults," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 82(9), pages 1268-1271.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1992:82:9:1268-1271_0
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    1. Alessandra Lugo & Carlo La Vecchia & Stefania Boccia & Bojana Murisic & Silvano Gallus, 2013. "Patterns of Smoking Prevalence among the Elderly in Europe," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 10(9), pages 1-14, September.
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