The Village Voice

Smokers May Work a Year Less Than Nonsmokers, If You Assume Nonsmokers Are Actually Working

For years, studies have said that smokers are less productive, take more time off work, and take more sick days than nonsmokers. Now a new report from OnePoll.com says that cumulated cigarette breaks ...
Reuters

Smokers miss work more often, cost UK billions - study

(Reuters) - Smokers miss an average of two or three more days of work each year than non-smokers, with this absenteeism costing the UK alone 1.4 billion pounds - or $2.25 billion - last year, ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Examining the "Culture of Smoking" Among Nurses and Its Impact on Cessation: Michaela Nuttal, MS

Michaela Nuttal, MS, explores the complex culture of smoking among nurses, highlighting challenges and motivations for ...

New York adult smoking rate drops to historic low of 9.3%, marking a public health victory

The CNY Regional Center for Tobacco Health Systems at St. Joseph's Health says that the adult smoking rate in New York State ...
Reuters

Smokers miss work more often, cost UK billions

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers miss an average of two or three more days of work each year than non-smokers, according to a new analysis of 29 past studies. Based on that finding, absenteeism due ...