smoking initiation
collocation in Englishmeaningsofsmokingandinitiation
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smoking
noun[U]
uk/ˈsməʊ.kɪŋ/us/ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/
the action of smoking a cigarette, pipe, etc., or the activity of doing ...
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initiation
noun
uk/ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/us/ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
formal
an occasion when ...
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Smokinginitiationin youth : the role of gender, race, socioeconomics and developmental status.
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Genetic contribution to risk ofsmokinginitiation: comparisons across birth cohorts and across cultures.
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A population-based twin study in women ofsmokinginitiationand nicotine dependence.
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A population based twin study in women ofsmokinginitiationand nicotine dependence.
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Furthermore, in the absence of information onsmokinginitiation, our results on the role of nicotine dependence in predicting psychiatric disorders apply only to daily smokers.
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However, this appears to be the result of a decline of overallsmokinginitiationrates by women rather than an increase in cessation rates during pregnancy.
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Association of the tryptophan hydroxylase gene withsmokinginitiationbut not progression to nicotine dependence.
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Depression, anxiety, andsmokinginitiation: a prospective study over 3 years.
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Twin studies have consistently shown a significant genetic component to the liability tosmokinginitiation.
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One study found that among nonsmokers,smokinginitiationwas observed in 1.3% of nondeployed personnel while 2.3% were observed in deployed personnel.
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