Compared characteristics of current vs. past smokers at the time of diagnosis of a first-time lung or head and neck cancer: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Active smoking at the time of diagnosis of a first head & neck (H&N) or lung cancer is associated with a worse cancer outcome and increased mortality. However, the compared characteristics of active vs. former smokers at cancer diagnosis are poorly known. METHODS:In 371 subjects with a first H&N or lung cancer, we assessed: 1) socio-demographic features; 2) lifelong types of smoking; 3) alcohol use disorder identification test (AUDIT); 4) cannabis abuse screening test (CAST); and 5) Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). Using a multivariable regression model, we compared the profile of current smokers and past smokers. RESULTS:Current smokers more frequently exhibited H&N cancer (OR 3.91; 95% CI [2.00-6.51]; p <  0.0001) and ever smoking of hand-rolled cigarettes

SUBMITTER: Vannimenus C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5883294 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature