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Occupational risks associated with cigarette smoking: a prospective study.

J Ryan1, C Zwerling, E J Orav

  • 1East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, MA.

American Journal of Public Health
|January 1, 1992
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Cigarette smoking is linked to higher rates of workplace accidents, injuries, and absenteeism. This study adjusted for other factors, confirming smoking

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Previous studies suggest smokers incur higher employer costs due to accidents and absenteeism.
  • These studies often failed to control for confounding variables.
  • This research specifically addresses occupational costs linked to smoking, adjusting for potential confounders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the occupational costs associated with cigarette smoking.
  • To determine if smoking is independently linked to adverse employment outcomes.
  • To provide data for companies developing smoking policies and cessation programs.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, controlled study was conducted.
  • The study involved 2537 postal employees.

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  • Analyses adjusted for age, gender, race, drug use, job category, and exercise habits.

    • Main Results:

    • Smokers showed increased relative risks for accidents (1.29), injuries (1.40), and discipline (1.55).
    • The relative risk for turnover was not statistically significant (1.01).
    • Smokers had a higher mean absence rate (5.43%) compared to nonsmokers (4.06%).

    Conclusions:

    • Cigarette smoking is significantly associated with adverse employment outcomes, even after controlling for confounders.
    • Findings support the implementation of workplace smoking policies.
    • Companies should consider smoking cessation programs to mitigate these occupational costs.