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Comparison of smokers’ mortality with non-smokers following out-of-hospital cardiac arrests: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveAlthough some studies have linked smoking to mortality after out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs), data regarding smoking and mortality...
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The impact of smoking status on trust in general practitioners: a nationwide survey of smokers and ex-smokers
BackgroundTrust is important to therapeutic relationships, influences patients’ motivation to seek care, cooperate during clinical examinations,...
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Demographic, biochemical, clinical, and cognitive symptom differences between smokers and non-smokers in Chinese older male patients with chronic schizophrenia
BackgroundSeveral studies have suggested that smoking may impair cognitive function and worsen psychiatric symptoms in people with schizophrenia, but...
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A meta-analysis of the effects of vitamin C supplementation for pregnant smokers on the pulmonary function of their offspring
BackgroundAt present, the need for vitamin C supplementation for pregnant smokers has not been fully studied. This study is aimed at investigating...
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Chinese never smokers with adenocarcinoma of the lung are younger and have fewer lymph node metastases than smokers
BackgroundLung cancers arising in never smokers have been suggested to be substantially different from lung cancers in smokers at an epidemiological,...
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Predictors of Female Smokers’ Empowerment to Quit Smoking Cigarettes
The purpose of this study was to provide useful information that could help female smokers quit smoking by exploring factors that could predict their...
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Household expenditure of smokers and ex-smokers across socioeconomic groups: results from a large nationwide Australian longitudinal survey
BackgroundCountries with best practice tobacco control measures have experienced significant reductions in smoking prevalence, but socioeconomic...
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Dual and Poly Use of Tobacco Products in a Sample of Pregnant Smokers: A Cross-sectional Study
ObjectivesOur aim was to assess the use of dual/poly tobacco in a sample of pregnant women. Design: cross-sectional survey.
MethodsTwenty prenatal...
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Increasing prevalence of mental disorders in smokers seeking treatment of tobacco dependence: a retrospective observational study
BackgroundThere has been a noticeable relative increase in psychiatric comorbidities among smokers as opposed to the general population. This is...
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Deep learning analysis of epicardial adipose tissue to predict cardiovascular risk in heavy smokers
BackgroundHeavy smokers are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and may benefit from individualized risk quantification using routine lung...
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Factors associated with smoking intensity among adult smokers: findings from the longitudinal cohort of the Tehran lipid and glucose study
BackgroundSmoking is a significant public health problem, and there is a scarcity of documents regarding its severity, particularly in develo**...
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Cost-effectiveness of screening smokers and ex-smokers for lung cancer in the Netherlands in different age groups
ObjectiveWe aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of screening smokers and ex-smokers for lung cancer in the Netherlands.
MethodsA Markov model was...
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Chronic viral hepatitis accelerates lung function decline in smokers
Although hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are hepatotrophic viruses, they may affect pulmonary diseases. The purpose of this study...
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Breaking down barriers: rationalisations and motivation to stop among Chinese male smokers under cigarette dependence
BackgroundSmoking rationalisation beliefs are a huge barrier to quitting smoking. What types of rationalisations should be emphasised in smoking...
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Risk-based lung cancer screening in heavy smokers: a benefit–harm and cost-effectiveness modeling study
BackgroundAnnual screening through low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is recommended for heavy smokers. However, it is questionable whether all...
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Associations Between Neighborhood Deprivation and Smoking Behaviors Among Lifetime Adult Smokers in the Republic of Korea: A Multilevel Analysis
Little is currently known about the relationships between neighborhood deprivation (ND) and smoking behavior in Asia. Thus, we investigated (a) these...
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Effectiveness of an App for tobacco cessation in pregnant smokers (TOBBGEST): study protocol
BackgroundTobacco consumption during pregnancy is one of the most modifiable causes of morbidity and mortality for both pregnant smokers and their...
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A decreased risk of meningioma in women smokers was only observed in American studies rather than studies conducted in other countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundWhether smoking is related to a decreased risk of meningioma in women is still controversial. We conducted a systematic review and...
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A qualitative study on the impact of COVID-19 on the behavior and attitudes of smokers and non-smokers in South Korea
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of human society, including education, culture, and the economy, and has also introduced...
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Lung Cancer in Never Smokers: Delving into Epidemiology, Genomic and Immune Landscape, Prognosis, Treatment, and Screening
Lung cancer in never smokers (LCINS) represents a growing and distinct entity within the broader landscape of lung malignancies. This review provides...
