All Outputs (3)

Small area synthetic estimates of smoking prevalence during pregnancy in England (2015)
Journal Article

Background: Complete and accurate data on maternal smoking prevalence during pregnancy are not available at a local geographical scale in England. We employ a synthetic estimation approach to predict the expected prevalence of smoking during pregnanc... Read More about Small area synthetic estimates of smoking prevalence during pregnancy in England.

The association between smoking cessation and glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a THIN database cohort study (2015)
Journal Article

Background Smoking increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, several population studies also show a higher risk in people 3–5 years after smoking cessation than in continuing smokers. After 10–12 years the risk equates to that of... Read More about The association between smoking cessation and glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a THIN database cohort study.

Nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy and major congenital anomalies in offspring (2015)
Journal Article

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is now being used as a smoking cessation aid during pregnancy, although little is known about fetal safety. We assessed the relationship between early pregnancy exposure to NRT or smoking... Read More about Nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy and major congenital anomalies in offspring.