Impact of smoking on the contribution of chronic diseases to the disability burden in Belgium, 1997-2008
Yokota, Renata T.C. Tafforeau, Jean Nusselder, W.J. Robine, J.M.
Yokota, Renata T.C.
Tafforeau, Jean
Nusselder, W.J.
Robine, J.M.
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Smoking is considered the single most important preventable cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Moreover, smoking can increase the incidence and severity of disabling conditions. In this study, the aim was to assess the impact of smoking on the contribution of chronic diseases to the disability burden in Belgium.
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2015-10-15
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