Generation shifts in smoking over 20 years in two Dutch population-based cohorts aged 20-100 years

Background: Younger and older generations may differ substantially in their lifetime smoking habits, which may result in generation-specific health challenges. We aimed to quantify generation shifts in smoking over a period of 25 years. Methods: We used the Doetinchem Cohort Study (baseline 1987-1991; 7768 individuals; 20-60 years; follow-up 1993-2012) and the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (baseline 1992-1993; 3017 individuals; 55-85 years; follow-up 1995-2009). Generation shifts were studied between 10-year generations (age range: 20-100 years). Generation shifts were examined graphicall... Mehr ...