Socio-economic status of smokers presenting to the outpatient service: does chronic obstructive pulmonary disease make a difference?
There are many factors causing individuals to initiate smoking. By eliminating these factors, mortality and morbidity rates caused by smoking will decline dramatically. This study aims to draw attention on personal and social factors for smoking.
The present research agenda insufficiently supports the goal of public health nutrition, which is to ensure the implementation of cost-effective nutrition programmes and policies. A more rational approach to define research priorities is needed.