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Handedness and smoking

E Harburg, A Feldstein, J Papsdorf

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |December 1, 1978
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    Left-handed individuals smoke more frequently than right-handed individuals, with a higher proportion of left-handers smoking over ten cigarettes daily. This association is particularly pronounced in males and those in high-stress environments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Science
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Smoking prevalence varies across demographic groups.
    • Hand preference has been an under-explored factor in smoking behavior.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between handedness and smoking habits.
    • To determine if left-handedness correlates with increased daily cigarette consumption.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional study of 1496 married adults aged 25-60.
    • Data collected from four Detroit census areas with diverse socioeconomic and racial compositions.
    • Analysis controlled for sex, race, socioeconomic status, and stress levels.

    Main Results:

    • A significantly higher proportion of left-handed individuals smoke compared to right-handed individuals (dextrals).
    • Left-handers are more likely to smoke 10+ cigarettes daily, irrespective of demographic factors.
    • The association was strongest in males and residents of high-stress areas; weakest in black females and heavy smokers (30+ cigarettes/day).

    Conclusions:

    • Handedness is a significant correlate of smoking behavior.
    • Left-handedness is associated with increased daily cigarette consumption, particularly in specific demographic subgroups.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms of this association.

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