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The Link Between Depression & Smoking

THE LINK BETWEEN DEPRESSION &SMOK NG The Stats People with depression have higher rates of: V Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes People suffering from Depression engage in additional risk behaviors, such as: V Smoking V Poor Diet Y Lack of Exercise Since 1964 cigarette smoking 42% 21% among adults in the United States has been reduced by one-half. 21% of the adult population still smokes. 1964 Present Definition : "Smoker" – an adult who has smoked at least 100 cigarettes since the age of 18 From 2005 to 2008 Adults with Depression were more likely to be current cigarette smokers than those without Depression. Adults with Depression Adults without Depression Over 1/2 of men 50% 26% 26% of men without Depression of the same age. with Depression aged 40-54 VS were current smokers. Among women aged 40-54, of those with Depression, 22% of those 43% 22% VS without depression were smokers. 43% were smokers. Among adults without Depression Among adults with Depression, men and women had similar VS men were more likely to be smokers than women. rates of smoking. The percentage of adults who were current smokers increased as depression severity increased. Adults with even mild depressive symptoms were more likely to smoke than adults with no depressive symptoms. Among adults with moderate or severe depressive symptoms, women and men have similar high rates of smoking ranging from 39% to 48%. More than 1/4 of men with mild Less than 1/5 of women with mild or no depressive symptoms smoked. or no depressive symptoms did so. Adult smokers with Depression were more likely to be heavy smokers than adult smokers without Depression. Slightly more than 1/2 of adult smokers with depression smoked their first cigarette of the day within 5 minutes of waking up. 30% of smokers without depression smoked their first cigarette within 5 minutes of awakening. 28% of adult smokers with depression smoked more than a pack of cigarettes per day. Almost twice the rate for adult smokers without depression. Adults with Depression were more likely to have smoked than those without Depression. Among smokers, adults with Depression were less likely to have quit smoking than those without Depression. Over 60% of adults with depression had smoked at some point in their lives. Among adults without depression, the proportion who were smokers ranged from 43% aged (20-39) to 53% aged (55 and over). 60% 43% -53% In every age group, smokers with depression were less likely to have quit smoking than smokers without depression. The % of smokers who no longer smoke increases with age both among people with and without depression. Among smokers aged 20-39 with depression, 17% had quit smoking, whereas 36% of people in this age group without depression had quit smoking. 17% 36% 57% Among smokers aged 55 and over with depression, 57% had quit smoking while almost 75% of people in this age group without depression had quit. 75% The Facts Almost 1/2 of adults under age 55 with depression are current smokers, while less than 1/4 of people in this age group without depression are smokers. LL People with depression and other mental illnesses smoke a disproportionate 2 Hi HT-Hí share of all the cigarettes consumed in the United States. There is a cause and effect relationship between smoking and depression in which cigarette smoking increases the risk of symptoms of depression. 4 Nicotine causes changes to neurotransmitter activity in the brain, leading to an increased risk of depression. Smokers do feel better after a cigarette, but only when they haven't smoked since the previous day. Relief from negative mood due to smoking depends on the situation rather than nicotine intake. Smokers believe that "higher levels of tobacco smoking will reduce negative emotions." 8. The few studies that have examined ability to quit smoking in people with depression have shown that with intensive psychological treatment, they can quit smoking and remain abstinent. References: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db34.pdf http://psychcentral.com/lib/2011/can-smoking-cause-depression/

The Link Between Depression & Smoking

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New studies have shown that there is a causal relation between smoking and depression. Cigarettes, to some they're the ultimate stress reliever, the perfect dessert, something to look forward to aft...

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