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Characteristics of 60 self-reported quitters
| Variable | Sample |
|---|---|
| Men (%) | 59 |
| Mean age (SD) | 59.9 (11.0) |
| Stages of change (%) | |
| Preparer | 38 |
| Contemplator | 34 |
| Precontemplator | 28 |
| Mean number of cigarettes per day (SD) | 16.4 (8.2) |
| Mean FTND (SD) | 4.2 (2.4) |
| Chronic sputum (%) | 30 |
| Chronic coughing (%) | 35 |
| Mean dyspnea, range 0–3 (SD) | 1.3 (1.1) |
Note: Percentages are rounded.
Abbreviations: FTND, Fagerström Test of Nicotine Dependence; SD, standard deviation.
