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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | The health-related quality of life of male and female heavy smokers |
Author: | Wilson, D. Chittleborough, C. Kirke, K. Grant, J. Ruffin, R. |
Citation: | International Journal of Public Health, 2004; 49(6):406-412 |
Publisher: | Birkhauser Verlag |
Issue Date: | 2004 |
ISSN: | 0303-8408 1420-911X |
Statement of Responsibility: | David H. Wilson, Catherine R. Chittleborough, Kerry Kirke, Janet F. Grant, Richard E. Ruffin |
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. RESULTS: Of the smoking population 18% were classified as heavy smokers. There was a clear dose response relationship between amount smoked and deteriorating quality of life for all female smokers. Female heavy smokers were found to be significantly more impaired on all health-related quality of life dimensions, when compared to male heavy smokers. CONCLUSIONS: The association of smoking with impaired quality of life is more marked in females than in males. There is a need to identify female smokers as a distinct target group in smoking cessation initiatives and programs. |
Keywords: | Smoking health-related quality of life heavy smokers gender |
Rights: | © Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel, 2004 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s00038-004-3075-1 |
Published version: | http://www.springerlink.com/content/6ek8tc0dy7bua1gr/?p=717fa9925e7f4670b0cbf54254297455&pi=8 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 4 Medicine publications |
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