Patterns of Smoking Prevalence among the Elderly in Europe

Scant information is available on determinants of smoking prevalence in the vulnerable population of the elderly, particularly in Europe. Therefore, we analyzed smoking patterns among older adults (≥65 years old), using data from a representative survey based on 3,071 elderly, conducted in 17 Europe...

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Main Authors: Silvano Gallus, Stefania Boccia, Alessandra Lugo, Carlo La Vecchia, Bojana Murisic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/10/9/4418