Nondaily Smokers: Who Are They?

Hassmiller, Kristen M.; Warner, Kenneth E.; Méndez, David; Levy, David T.; Romano, Eduardo

doi:10.2105/ajph.93.8.1321

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“…The proportion of ND smokers found in this study is somewhat similar to that found among the general adult population (10 to 19%) in other studies of occasional smoking. 8,10 As found in the literature, 14 former ND smokers and NDND smokers differed in some important respects. NDND smokers consumed fewer cigarettes, were younger than 25 years old, and were more likely to have begun regular smoking after their teenage years.…”

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“…9 Studies from the United States consistently show that ND or occasional smokers are more likely to be of a younger age, Hispanic, black, better educated, and more likely to want to quit smoking than the reference populations. 6,10,11 ND smokers are also more likely to have smoke-free workplaces and live in smoke-free homes. 12 It has also been suggested that ND smokers may not represent a homogenous group.…”

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“…13,14 Some ND smokers may be those who have just started smoking (uptake smokers) and are transitioning to daily smoking; some may be former daily smokers who have come to establish a stable pattern of ND smoking without the intention to quit; while others may be those in transition towards stopping smoking completely. 10,14 Hassmiller et al previously reported that smokers following a stable pattern made up nearly half (44.6%) of the ND smokers in the United States. 10 Given that the studies characterising ND smokers have largely been carried out in the United States, and considering that smokers elsewhere, particularly those in developing countries, may face different pressures economically and socially that may influence their smoking habits, this study seeks to provide an epidemiological profile of ND smokers in South Africa.…”

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“…10,14 Hassmiller et al previously reported that smokers following a stable pattern made up nearly half (44.6%) of the ND smokers in the United States. 10 Given that the studies characterising ND smokers have largely been carried out in the United States, and considering that smokers elsewhere, particularly those in developing countries, may face different pressures economically and socially that may influence their smoking habits, this study seeks to provide an epidemiological profile of ND smokers in South Africa. In particular, we sought to provide information on the social and behavioural factors associated with non-daily smoking patterns in South Africa.…”

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Epidemiological profile of non-daily smokers in South Africa: implications for practice

Ayo‐Yusuf

Szymanski

2009

South African Family Practice

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Background: This study sought to provide an epidemiological profile of non-daily (ND) smokers in South Africa.Methods: Using data obtained from the 1998 South African demographic and health survey (SADHS) -the largest nationally representative dataset available -smokers were classified as non-daily (ND) smokers or daily smokers. NDS were defined as persons aged 18 and over who had ever smoked 100 cigarettes, but did not currently smoke daily.Results: In 1998, an estimated 10% of current smokers were ND smokers (n = 255). Of the ND smokers, 69.7% had smoked daily in the past and currently smoked significantly fewer cigarettes per day (CPD) than current daily smokers (5.4 vs. 9.8). ND smokers were also significantly more likely to have made at least one attempt to quit smoking, live in smoke-free homes, have more than 12 years of schooling and live in urban areas. Compared to past daily ND smokers, those ND smokers who had never smoked daily smoked fewer CPD and were more likely to be younger than 25 years old. Conclusions:The findings of this study suggest that the majority of ND smokers in South Africa are those trying to quit smoking rather than those initiating smoking. Smoking rates among ND smokers are still at a level that has been shown to pose significant health risks, therefore health practitioners should also prioritise non-daily smokers for interventions regarding smoking cessation.This article has been peer reviewed.

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Epidemiological profile of non-daily smokers in South Africa: implications for practice

Ayo‐Yusuf

Szymanski

2009

South African Family Practice

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“…Nondaily smokers are more likely to be ethnic minority group members (Hassmiller et al, 2003;Tong et al, 2006;Wortley, Husten, Trosclair, Chrismon, & Pederson, 2003), making it important to aim for ethnically diverse samples in research on nondaily smoking.…”

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Reasons for Smoking Among Tri-Ethnic Daily and Nondaily Smokers

Pulvers¹,

Scheuermann²,

Emami³

et al. 2014

Nicotine &Amp; Tobacco Research

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Smoking Status as a Clinical Indicator for Alcohol Misuse in US Adults

McKee

Falba²,

O’Malley³

et al. 2007

Arch Intern Med

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Background: Screening for alcohol use in primary care settings is recommended by clinical care guidelines but is not adhered to as strongly as screening for smoking. It has been proposed that smoking status could be used to enhance the identification of alcohol misuse in primary care and other medical settings, but national data are lacking. Our objective was to investigate smoking status as a clinical indicator for alcohol misuse in a national sample of US adults, following clinical care guidelines for the assessment of these behaviors. Methods: Analyses are based on a sample of 42 374 US adults from the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (Wave I, 2001-2002). Odds ratios (ORs), 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and test characteristics (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and positive likelihood ratio of smoking behavior [daily, occasional, or former]) were determined for the detection of hazardous drinking behavior and alcohol-related diagnoses, assessed by the Alcohol Use Disorder and Associated Disabilities Interview Schedule-IV. Results: Daily, occasional, and ex-smokers were more likely than never smokers to be hazardous drinkers (OR, 3.23 [95% CI, 3.02-3.46]; OR, 5.33 [95% CI, 4.70-6.04]; OR, 1.19 [95% CI, 1.10-1.28], respectively). Daily and occasional smokers were more likely to meet criteria for alcohol diagnoses (OR, 3.52 [95% CI, 3.19-3.90] and OR, 5.39 [95% CI, 4.60-6.31], respectively). For the detection of hazardous drinking by current smoking (occasional smokersϩdaily smokers), sensitivity was 42.5%; specificity, 81.9%; positive predictive value, 45.3% (vs population rate of 26.1%); and positive likelihood ratio, 2.34. For the detection of alcohol diagnoses by current smoking, sensitivity was 51.4%; specificity, 78.0%; positive predictive value, 17.8% (vs population rate of 8.5%); and positive likelihood ratio, 2.33. Conclusions: Occasional and daily smokers were at heightened risk for hazardous drinking and alcohol use diagnoses. Smoking status can be used as a clinical indicator for alcohol misuse and as a reminder for alcohol screening in general.

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Nondaily Smokers: Who Are They?

Cited by 167 publications

References 13 publications

Epidemiological profile of non-daily smokers in South Africa: implications for practice

Epidemiological profile of non-daily smokers in South Africa: implications for practice

Reasons for Smoking Among Tri-Ethnic Daily and Nondaily Smokers

Smoking Status as a Clinical Indicator for Alcohol Misuse in US Adults

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