Summary of a Canadian study of smoking and health

• Published in: Canadian Medical Association journal Vol. 96; no. 15; pp. 1104 - 1108
• Main Authors: Best, E W, Walker, C B, Baker, P M, Delaquis, F M, McGregor, J T, McKenzie, A C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada 15.04.1967
• Subjects: Adult; Bronchitis - mortality; Canada; Cardiovascular Diseases - mortality; Coronary Disease - mortality; Female; Humans; Lung Diseases - mortality; Lung Neoplasms - mortality; Male; Middle Aged; Original; Pulmonary Emphysema - mortality; Sex; Smoking; Canada

The object of this study was to investigate the relationship between residence, occupation and smoking habits, and mortality from chronic diseases, particularly lung cancer. It was a prospective study, initiated by a questionnaire sent to Canadian veteran pension recipients. The study was based on t...