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JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 1991; 1 (1): 42-44
in English
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ABSTRACT
Smoking is an accepted curse responsible for causing significant health hazards. The incidence of lung disease in smokers is significantly higher than non-smokers. This study was based on vitalographic evaluation of lung function in smokers and compared with nonsmokers. Out of 100 male adults, PEFR was found to be significantly lower in smokers [450 +/- 98] than in non-smokers [516 +/- 92]. The P value was <0.05. Other observations are described and the hazards of smoking highlighted