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. 1998 Aug;88(8):1230-3.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.88.8.1230.

Trends in cigarette smoking: the Minnesota Heart Survey, 1980 through 1992

D K Arnett  1 , J M Sprafka, P G McGovern, D R Jacobs Jr, E Shahar, M McCarty, R V Luepker
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Trends in cigarette smoking: the Minnesota Heart Survey, 1980 through 1992

D K Arnett et al. Am J Public Health. 1998 Aug.

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to describe trends in the prevalence of cigarette smoking between 1980 through 1982 and 1990 through 1992 in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.

Methods: Three population-based surveys were conducted among adults 25 to 74 years of age in 1980 through 1982, 1985 through 1987, and 1990 through 1992.

Results: Overall age-adjusted prevalences of cigarette smoking declined significantly between 1980-1982 and 1985-1987 and between 1985-1987 and 1990-1992. Serum thiocyanate, a biochemical marker for tobacco use, also declined significantly over the 3 periods.

Conclusions: Favorable trends in smoking prevalence and cigarette consumption among smokers were observed, but disturbing trends in some smoking behaviors were also noted.

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