Salivary Cotinine Levels as a Biomarker of Tobacco Use - A Biochemical Study

Background: Routine exposure to cigarette smoke has conventionally been assessed by questionnaire. The correctness of this method has been limited by incorrect reporting. Rejection and underrating the extent of smoking are common practices especially among youth and proclaimed quitters. Biochem...

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Main Authors: Renita Lorina Castelino, Subhas G Babu, Suchetha Kumari, Medhini Madi, Supriya Bhat, Harshini Ullal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
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Online Access:http://jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol6no4/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%206,%20No.%204,%20October-December%202017%20Page%2096-104.pdf