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March 17, 2010
Researchers Investigate Smoking As Independent Risk Factor For Suicidality.
Medscape (3/11, Frincu-Mallos) reported that, according to research presented at a meeting on anxiety disorders, "smoking may be an independent risk factor for suicidality."
In a 10-year study of 3,021 young people who ranged in age from 14 to 24 at baseline, researchers found that "prior occasional, regular smoking and nicotine dependence were associated with an increased risk for the onset of suicidal ideation, with odds ratios (ORs) ranging from 1.5 to 2.7." In addition, "prior regular smoking and nicotine dependence were...associated with the subsequent first onset of suicide attempts."
Related Links:
- Smoking May Be an Independent Risk Factor for Suicidality," Crina Frincu-Mallus, MedScape, March 11, 2010.
Posted by admin at March 17, 2010 07:26 PM