Low-intensity daily smoking and cause-specific mortality in Mexico: prospective study of 150 000 adults.

Blake Thomson Roberto Tapia-Conyer Benjamin Lacey Sarah Lewington Raúl Ramírez-Reyes Diego Aguilar-Ramirez Louisa Friedrichs Gnatiuc William G Herrington Jason M Torres Eirini Trichia Rachel Wade Rory Collins Richard Peto Pablo Kuri-Morales Jesus Alegre Jonathan R Emberson

Published in: International journal of epidemiology (2021)

In this Mexican population, low-intensity daily smoking was associated with increased mortality. Of those smoking 10 cigarettes per day on average, about one-third were killed by their habit. Quitting substantially reduced these risks.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
replacement therapy
cardiovascular events
physical activity
risk factors
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
human health