Effects of tobacco smoking on cancer and cardiovascular disease in urban black South Africans
2008

Effects of Tobacco Smoking on Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

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Author Information

Author(s): Stein L, Urban M I, Weber M, Ruff P, Hale M, Donde B, Patel M, Sitas F

Primary Institution: Cancer Research UK

Conclusion

The study highlights the risks of tobacco smoking on cancer and cardiovascular disease among urban black South Africans.

Supporting Evidence

  • Corrected graphs were published during the correction process.
  • The corrected Figure 1 shows risks among current and former smokers for cancer at specific sites.

Takeaway

Smoking can make you sick and increase your chances of getting cancer and heart problems.

Methodology

The study adjusted for age, gender, education, alcohol consumption, and use of non-electric cooking fuel.

Participant Demographics

Urban black South Africans.

Statistical Information

Confidence Interval

95% CIs

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/sj.bjc.6604404

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