Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence vs heavy smoking index in a general population survey

Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence vs heavy smoking index in a general population survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) is used for assessing nicotine dependence. A shorter test derived from the FTND used for the general population is the Heavy Smoking Index (HSI) (six questions vs. two). The objectiv...

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Main Authors: Malvar A, Alonso B, Santiago-Pérez MI, Pérez-Ríos M, Hervada X, de Leon J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/493

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