Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Lipoprotein, Contingency Management, Reward System
19 Dec 2017
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Leading cause of premature death in canada preventable. 20% of world"s population does it 800 million men and 200 million women. 17% (4. 9 million) of canadians aged 15 years or older are current smokers. Decline in tobacco, seems to have slowed 2011 numbers equal 2008"s. People typically begin smoking in their teen years canadians who have not started by. 20 is an indicator of future smoking rates. 2001 36% of males and 42% of females have never smoked. 2011 66% of males and 77. 5% of females have never smoked. The highest rate of smoking occurs among those in their prime (20-35 years old) Number of cigarettes smoked a day have declined. 35 and younger = 12 cigarettes a day. 35 and older = 15-16 cigarettes a day. More males than females have smoked, the gender gap has narrowed in the 1960s- Males smoke more cigarettes a day (15) than females (13)
