Smoking prevention among people aged 60 and over: a randomized controlled trial |
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| Authors: | N J Vetter D Ford |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff. |
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| Abstract: | This study aimed to test the hypothesis that people aged 60 and older respond to assistance in stopping smoking. Using a single general practitioner visit backed up by a practice nurse, 14% of the smokers had discontinued the habit 6 months after the intervention period. The intervention group also showed some improvements in a standardized measure of breathlessness. |
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