How much of the decrease in cancer death rates in the United States is attributable to reductions in tobacco smoking?

Tob Control. 2006 Oct;15(5):345-7. doi: 10.1136/tc.2006.017749.

Abstract

Reductions in tobacco smoking are a major factor in the decrease in cancer mortality rates

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / mortality*
  • Lung Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Neoplasms / mortality*
  • Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Smoking Cessation* / statistics & numerical data
  • United States / epidemiology