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Misclassification of smoking status in the CARDIA study: A comparison of self-report with serum cotinine levels

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  • Wagenknecht, L.E.
  • Burke, G.L.
  • Perkins, L.L.
  • Haley, N.J.
  • Friedman, G.D.

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Background. Although widely used in epidemiological studies, self-report has been shown to underestimate the prevalence of cigarette smoking in some populations. Methods. In the CARDIA study, self-report of cigarette smoking was validated against a biochemical marker of nicotine uptake, serum cotinine. Results. The prevalence of smoking was slightly lower when defined by self-report (30.9%) than when defined by cotinine levels equal to or greater than 14 ng/mL (32.2%, P

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  • Wagenknecht, L.E. & Burke, G.L. & Perkins, L.L. & Haley, N.J. & Friedman, G.D., 1992. "Misclassification of smoking status in the CARDIA study: A comparison of self-report with serum cotinine levels," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 82(1), pages 33-36.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1992:82:1:33-36_3
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