Smoking status in Beneris
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Revision as of 21:47, 8 February 2008 by Jouni (talk | contribs) (Variable:Smoking status moved to Smoking status in Beneris: Nowadays variables belong to main namespace. Moreover, the name should clarify the population (Beneris) so that it can be distinguished from other similar variables.)
Scope
Smoking status describes the smoking status of individuals as background health information.
Definition
Smoking status is represented either as a continuous or as a discrete variable.
If continuous = intake of nicotine via active smoking.
If discrete = smoker, non-smoker.
Smoking status is indexed by variable age. It applies to last three age categories and to all indicators.
Causality
List of parents:
- None