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Comparative Study
. 1979 Jun 9;55(24):975-8.

Smoking behaviour of White, Black, Coloured and Indian South Africans. Some statistical data on a major public health hazard

C van der Burgh
  • PMID: 472948
Comparative Study

Smoking behaviour of White, Black, Coloured and Indian South Africans. Some statistical data on a major public health hazard

C van der Burgh. S Afr Med J. .

Abstract

An analysis of the smoking habits of the population groups in the Republic of South Africa indicates an alarmingly high incidence of smoking, particularly among Coloureds. Significant numbers of men and women in all the population groups, especially Whites, are former smokers.

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