Examining Associations Between Smoking Patterns and Employment Status Among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Smoking is a leading preventable cause of death, with higher prevalence in certain occupations. Given the evolved work environment after COVID-19 and shifting tobacco use patterns, this study examines recent data to assess the associations between smoking status, employment status, and industry.

Methods

The authors analyzed data from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey. Participants were aged ≥18 years, and their employment status was classified as employed or unemployed on the basis of the prior week's work; smoking status was classified as current, former, or never. The prevalence of employment and smoking was calculated. Weighted multinomial logistic regression was used to assess the associations between smoking status, employment status, and industry.<

SUBMITTER: Serdarevic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12301725 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature