A Limited Review of the Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Performance with Emphasis on Aviation

Abstract

Increased knowledge concerning the detrimental effects of smoking has created a desire to identify any adverse effects that smoking might have on aircrew performance. A limited review of the literature was undertaken to provide some perspective on the likely effects of smoking on variables related to aircrew performance. The authors concluded that cigarettes do significantly affect various sensory thresholds, but that the significance of these effects appear to be of little practical importance. They also noted that withdrawal does produce significant performance decrements. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 22, 1972
Accession Number
AD0754421

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  • Richard S. Gibson
  • William F. Moroney

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  • Naval Aerospace Medical Institute

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