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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Smoking may be classified based on the number of cigarettes per day | Smoking may be classified based on the number of cigarettes per day multiplied by the duration of smoking as years (pack per year) to: | ||
*Heavy smokers: More than 20 | *Heavy smokers: More than 20 packs per year (p/y) | ||
*Non-heavy smokers: Less than 20 p/y | *Non-heavy smokers: Less than 20 p/y | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Smoking may be classified as heavy and non-heavy, depending on the number of cigarettes consumed per day.
Classification
Smoking may be classified based on the number of cigarettes per day multiplied by the duration of smoking as years (pack per year) to:
- Heavy smokers: More than 20 packs per year (p/y)
- Non-heavy smokers: Less than 20 p/y