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The health-related quality of life of male and female heavy smokers |
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| Authors: | David H. Wilson Catherine R. Chittleborough Kerry Kirke Janet F. Grant Richard E. Ruffin |
| Affiliation: | (1) Nikotinforschung und Raucherentw?hnung, Fritz-Lickint-Institut f?r, Johannes Str. 85–87, 99084 Erfurt, Germany;(2) Institut f?r Arbeitsmedizin, Charit? - Universit?tsmedizin Berlin, Thielallee 73, 14195 Berlin, Germany; |
| Abstract: | Objectives: Heavy smokers are a segment of the smoking population who are at increased risk of smoking-related morbidity and least likely to achieve cessation. This study identifies the impact of heavy smoking on quality of life by gender and describes the subpopulation for improved targeting.Methods: South Australian representative population data (n = 3010) was used to compare the health-related quality of life status of male and female heavy smokers as assessed by the SF-36. |
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