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Prevalence and correlates of smoking and nicotine dependence: results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey among Singapore residents.

Shazana ShahwanEdimansyah AbdinSaleha ShafieSherilyn ChangRajeswari SambasivamYunjue ZhangJanhavi Ajit VaingankarYik Ying TeoDerrick HengSiow Ann ChongMythily Subramaniam
Published in: BMJ open (2019)
The prevalence of current smokers in the population has plateaued while that of nicotine dependence has decreased from 2010. However, the study did not investigate the use of e-cigarettes. Inequalities in smoking and nicotine dependence continue to pervade the population particularly among those of ethnic minority, lower/vocational education and the mentally ill.
Keyphrases
  • smoking cessation
  • replacement therapy
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement