Association between smoking status and health-related quality of life: a study on differences among age groups.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study explored the effect of four different smoking statuses (non-smokers, moderate smokers, heavy smokers, and former smokers) on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among residents aged 15 years and older in Sichuan Province, China with consideration of potential differences among age groups (young, middle-aged, and older adults).

Methods

The EQ-5D-5L utility index and EQ-VAS score were used to measure HRQOL. Self-reporting and salivary cotinine test were used to determine the smoking status of respondents, and the Tobit regression model was used to explore the relationship between smoking status and HRQOL.

Results

The Tobit regression model found a significant correlation between smoking status and HRQOL. Heavy smokers reported a lower EQ-VAS score

SUBMITTER: Zhong G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751219 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature