Epidemiology, radiology, and genetics of nicotine dependence in COPD

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cigarette smoking is the principal environmental risk factor for developing COPD, and nicotine dependence strongly influences smoking behavior. This study was performed to elucidate the relationship between nicotine dependence, genet...

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Main Authors: Hokanson John E, Washko George R, Hersh Craig P, Kim Deog Kyeom, Lynch David A, Newell John D, Murphy James R, Crapo James D, Silverman Edwin K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/9