Arch Intern Med
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Review Meta Analysis
Smoking and all-cause mortality in older people: systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND Smoking is an established risk factor of premature death. However, most pertinent studies primarily relied on middle-aged adults. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the empirical evidence on the association of smoking with all-cause mortality in people 60 years and older. ⋯ Benefits of smoking cessation were evident in all age groups, including subjects 80 years and older. CONCLUSIONS Smoking remains a strong risk factor for premature mortality also at older age. Smoking cessation is beneficial at any age.
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Review Meta Analysis
Smoking and all-cause mortality in older people: systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND Smoking is an established risk factor of premature death. However, most pertinent studies primarily relied on middle-aged adults. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the empirical evidence on the association of smoking with all-cause mortality in people 60 years and older. ⋯ Benefits of smoking cessation were evident in all age groups, including subjects 80 years and older. CONCLUSIONS Smoking remains a strong risk factor for premature mortality also at older age. Smoking cessation is beneficial at any age.