LONDON, July 10 (UPI) -- People experiencing a first episode of psychosis are three times more likely to smoke tobacco than healthy controls, according to researchers, suggesting that smoking plays a role in the development of psychotic disorders
Despite the limitations, this study provides robust and timely evidence on ten-year trends in tobacco use within key subgroups, reflecting the evolving tobacco landscape in Korea
doi: 10.1056/NEJMsa0706154
2931 Because variations in smoking prevalence between SES groups may stem from differences in the understanding of the health hazards of smoking and differences in receptivity to smoking-related health messages among low-SES populations, 32 it will be important to develop mass media campaigns that convey graphic, emotional, and personal testimonies that arouse emotions to increase responsiveness to antitobacco messages and in a way that is easy to interpret and understand
Nicotine Dependence and Psychiatric Disorders in the United States: Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions