A 10-year observational study on the trends and determinants of smoking status.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Most studies on motivation and intention to quit smoking have been conducted among adolescents and young adults but little is known regarding middle-aged subjects. We aimed to assess the trends and determinants of smoking status in a population-based cohort.

Method

Observational, prospective study with a first mean follow-up at 5.6 years and a second at 10.9 years. Data from 3999 participants (49.2% women, aged 35-75 years) living in Lausanne (Switzerland).

Results

Baseline prevalence of never, former and current smokers was 41.3, 34.3 and 24.3%, respectively. During the study period, more than 90% of never and former and almost 60% of current smokers at baseline retained their status after 10.9 years. Among 973 current smokers, 216 (22.2%) had quit for a

SUBMITTER: Samim D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6034816 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature