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Personal Author:
Paulose-Ram, Ryne ; Tilert, Timothy ; Dillon, Charles F. ; Brody, Debra J.
Paulose-Ram, Ryne ; Tilert, Timothy ; Dillon, Charles F. ; Brody, Debra J. Less -
Corporate Authors:
National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)
Description:
Lung obstruction is characterized by blocked airflow, shortness of breath, and difficulty exhaling. The most common obstructive lung diseases are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Approximately 15% of U.S. adults aged 40–79 have lung

obstruction, with about one-third of those having moderate or worse obstruction. Smoking tobacco increases respiratory symptoms, lung function loss, and the rate of lung function decline. The benefits of smoking cessation are numerous for all adults and especially for those with lung obstruction. This report presents national estimates of cigarette smoking among adults with measured lung obstruction for the period 2007–2012.

Suggested citation: Paulose-Ram R, Tilert T, Dillon CF, Brody DJ. Cigarette smoking and lung obstruction among adults aged 40–79: United States, 2007–2012. NCHS data brief, no 181. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2015.

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Subject:
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Airway Obstruction/complications
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Smoking

Source:
NCHS data brief ; DHHS publication ; no. (PHS)
NCHS data brief ; DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) Less -
Series:
NCHS data brief ; no. 181 ; DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 2015–1209
NCHS data brief ; no. 181 ; DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 2015–1209 Less -
Document Type:
Journal Issue
Name as Subject:
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ; National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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Genre:
Statistics
Place as Subject:
United States
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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