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Medical care costs attributable to cigarette smoking in Kentucky

M W Hinds

    Southern Medical Journal
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed

    Insights

    Cigarette smoking caused over 6,000 deaths and $266 million in medical costs in Kentucky in 1983. This highlights smoking

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Health Economics

    Background:

    • Cigarette smoking is a significant cause of illness and death.
    • Understanding the specific impact of smoking in Kentucky is crucial for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate the mortality and direct medical care costs attributable to cigarette smoking in Kentucky in 1983.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized recent estimates of cigarette smoking prevalence among adult Kentuckians.
    • Calculated deaths and direct medical care costs linked to smoking-related diseases.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately 4,390 men and 1,615 women died from smoking-attributable causes in Kentucky in 1983.
    • Direct medical care costs for smoking-related diseases exceeded $266 million in 1983.
    • Smoking accounted for roughly 8% of Kentucky's total direct medical care costs.

    Conclusions:

    • Cigarette smoking was a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Kentucky in 1983.
    • Smoking represents a substantial financial burden on the healthcare system in Kentucky.
    • These findings underscore the urgent need for effective smoking cessation and prevention programs.

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