Patterns, characteristics of nicotine dependence among adults with cigarette use

JAMA Network Open

2023-06-23

(Press-News.org) About The Study: There were significant reductions in nicotine dependence prevalence from 2006 to 2019 among U.S. adults with cigarette use and all examined subgroups 26 years and older. Adults 50 years and older (especially those with major depressive episode and/or substance use disorder) had the highest nicotine dependence prevalence compared with other age groups, highlighting the importance of assisting with smoking cessation efforts and addressing nicotine dependence for this older population. Evidence-based tobacco cessation strategies tailored to age and comorbidities are needed.

Authors: Wilson M. Compton, M.D., M.P.E., of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the corresponding author.

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