Smoking, lung function, and mortality
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Smoking, lung function, and body weight.
In a cross-sectional study of steelworkers aged 45-55 years, smokers (n = 105; mean weight 76.1 kg) were found to weigh significantly less than non-smokers (n = 54; 81.6 kg) and ex-smokers (n = 51; 82.6 kg). The lower weight of smokers was attributable to a group with airflow obstruction (n = 37; forced expiratory volume in one second/vital capacity (FEV1/VC) less than 66%), who weighed less (4...
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OBJECTIVE The debate continues on the effect of passive smoking on nonsmokers. The effect of parental smoking on the lung function of children varies considerably according to geographic area, source of passive smoking, and sex. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of parental smoking on the lung function of children. POPULATION AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was perfor...
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عنوان ژورنال: Thorax
سال: 2000
ISSN: 0040-6376
DOI: 10.1136/thorax.55.9.729