Abstract

Methods The survey was conducted in the waiting room of two medical walk-in-clinics. The questionnaire comprised of four main aspects including age of the patient, identify themselves as a frequent smoker, a non-smoker (passive) who is regularly exposed to smoke, a past (ex-) smoker and a non-smoker who is not regularly exposed to tobacco smoke. Valid consent was obtained from the patients and patients under the age of 18 were not included in the study.

Highlights

  • In 2012 nearly 20% of Canadians aged 12 and above had stated they smoked tobacco frequently, costing the health care system over $4.4 billion in health related illnesses

  • This research found that current smokers have a persistently lower self-reported quality of life and health care

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The variation in the self-perceived quality of life and health care amongst smokers, passive smokers, ex-smokers and non-smokers in Canada. From 4th International Conference for Healthcare and Medical Students (ICHAMS) 2014 Dublin, Ireland. From 4th International Conference for Healthcare and Medical Students (ICHAMS) 2014 Dublin, Ireland. 24-25 October 2014

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