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Dependence Scale Scores and Topography as a Function of STDS Score
| STDS Score Range | n | Mean STDS Score | Mean CDS-5 Score | Areca per day | Age Initiation | Years Chewing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 25 | 0.0 | 7.6 | 2.2 | 27.4 | 10.6 |
| 1 to 5 | 19 | 2.7 | 11.4 | 3.9 | 29.9 | 13.6 |
| 6 to 10 | 10 | 7.8 | 14.4 | 3.8 | 30.9 | 23.0 |
| 11 to 19 | 3 | 13.0 | 21.0 | 5.0 | 28.7 | 28.0 |
Based on N=57
STDS = Smokeless Tobacco Dependence Scale
CDS = Cigarette Dependence Scale
