Duration of Smoking Abstinence and Success in Quitting

1997263 citationsJournal Article

Authors

E A Gilpin · University of California, San Diego

John P. Pierce · University of California, San Diego

A. J. Farkas · University of California, San Diego

Abstract

We suggest that self-reported cessation for more than 3 months be considered as an intermediate criterion for success both in longitudinal studies and the cross-sectional evaluation of community interventions. If a more stringent criterion is needed, we recommend self-reported cessation for at least 1 year.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Survey Methodology and Nonresponse Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Volume 89, Issue 8, pp. 572-572

DOI: 10.1093/jnci/89.8.572

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