Trends in tobacco use among US adults with chronic health conditions: National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2005-2013.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic conditions are among the most common and costly of all health problems. Addressing tobacco use among adults with chronic conditions is a public health priority due to high prevalence as well as greater potential harm from continued use.

Methods

Data were drawn from 9years (2005-2013) of the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Adult (≥18years) tobacco use included any past 30-day use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or smokeless tobacco. Chronic conditions examined included anxiety, asthma, coronary heart disease, depression, diabetes, hepatitis, HIV, hypertension, lung cancer, stroke, and substance abuse. Controlling for sociodemographics, trends in product use for most conditions and a composite of any condition among those with chronic conditions

SUBMITTER: Stanton CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5065737 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature