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Smoking among Yale medical school faculty.
The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
|January 1, 1987
Summary
A 1985 Yale School of Medicine survey found 9.8% faculty smoking, lower than the general population. Surgeons had the highest smoking rates, while psychiatrists had the lowest.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Investigating faculty smoking habits is crucial for understanding occupational health risks.
- Previous data on smoking prevalence within academic medical institutions is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of cigarette smoking among faculty at Yale University School of Medicine.
- To explore variations in smoking prevalence based on gender and departmental affiliation.
- To assess faculty attitudes toward smoking.
Main Methods:
- A 1985 survey was conducted using a random sample of faculty.
- Data collected included smoking status (current smoker, never smoked), gender, and department.
- Statistical analysis was performed to determine prevalence and identify significant differences.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of cigarette smoking was 9.8%, significantly lower than the general population at the time.
- Women faculty had a higher prevalence of current smoking compared to men.
- Surgeons exhibited the highest smoking prevalence, whereas psychiatrists had the lowest prevalence and highest proportion of never-smokers.
Conclusions:
- Faculty at Yale School of Medicine demonstrated a lower smoking prevalence compared to the general population in 1985.
- Smoking habits varied significantly by gender and medical specialty.
- Overall negative attitudes toward smoking were prevalent among the surveyed faculty.