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dc.contributor.author | Wilson, D. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Chittleborough, C. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Kirke, K. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Grant, J. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Ruffin, R. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2004 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | International Journal of Public Health, 2004; 49(6):406-412 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0303-8408 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1420-911X | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/9995 | - |
dc.description.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. | - |
dc.description.statementofresponsibility | David H. Wilson, Catherine R. Chittleborough, Kerry Kirke, Janet F. Grant, Richard E. Ruffin | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | Birkhauser Verlag | - |
dc.rights | © Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel, 2004 | - |
dc.source.uri | http://www.springerlink.com/content/6ek8tc0dy7bua1gr/?p=717fa9925e7f4670b0cbf54254297455&pi=8 | - |
dc.subject | Smoking | - |
dc.subject | health-related quality of life | - |
dc.subject | heavy smokers | - |
dc.subject | gender | - |
dc.title | The health-related quality of life of male and female heavy smokers | - |
dc.type | Journal article | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1007/s00038-004-3075-1 | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Chittleborough, C. [0000-0003-3196-7137] | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Grant, J. [0000-0002-3421-5603] | - |
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