Smoking behaviour and age

Conclusion: Smoking is associated with male gender, a lower educational level, and a higher smoking rate above 65 years of age. These patients have a higher autonomy over smoking; they tried to quit smoking and used drugs more often. The rate of living with other smokers at home and at work is low. Patients over 65 years of age have different characteristics and treatments should be evaluated differently.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Tobacco, smoking control and health education Source Type: research