Tobacco Control and the Reduction in Smoking-Related Premature Deaths in the United States, 1964-2012
Holford TR, Meza R, Warner KE, Meernik C, Jeon J, Moolgavkar SH, Levy DT. Tobacco Control and the Reduction in Smoking-Related Premature Deaths in the United States, 1964-2012. JAMA 2014, 311: 164-171. PMID: 24399555, PMCID: PMC4056770, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2013.285112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffect of smokingAge 40 yearsSmoking-related mortalityYears of lifeTobacco controlPremature deathSmoking historySmoking-related premature deathsNational Health Interview SurveyCigarette smoking exposureSmoking-related deathsCigarette smoking historyFirst Surgeon General's reportLife expectancyMortality rate ratiosNational mortality ratesUS adult populationHealth Interview SurveyOverall health outcomesSurgeon General's ReportPublic health achievementsSmoking exposurePrimary outcomeSmoking statusCigarette smoking