Smoking And Quitting Behaviors Vary by Socioeconomic Position

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Social inequality increases tobacco addiction and reduces the likelihood of quitting, according to an international study led by Oxford University. Research, based on nearly 200,000 adults, shows that economic and educational disadvantages directly influence the intensity of smoking. Although the overall smoking rate has fallen, cigarette consumption remains one of the main causes of avoidable mortality. Data confirm that those with fewer resour…