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'''Scope'''<br>
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== Scope ==


'''The variable''' describes the smoking status of individuals as background health information.
'''Smoking status''' describes the smoking status of individuals as background health information.


== Definition ==  
== Definition ==  


Described either as discrete or as continuous.
Smoking status is represented either as a continuous or as a discrete variable.  


{{disclink|Socioeconomic and smoking status as continuous variables}}
{{disclink|Socioeconomic and smoking status as continuous variables}}


If continuous = Intake of nicotine via active smoking. It applies to age groups 2-18yr, 18-55yr and 55+ yr and to all health effects. It is also age group-specific.
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 ===  
=== Causality ===  
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=== Data ===  
=== Data ===  
List of data files or sources:
* item 1


=== Formula ===  
=== Formula ===  
Analytica_id:
<anacode></anacode>


=== Unit ===
=== Unit ===


== Result ==
== Result ==

Latest revision as of 12:38, 15 June 2012


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.

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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

Data

Formula

Unit

Result