The Influence of Smoking on Disability Following Hospitalization for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate risk factors for the development of physical disability following the incidence of a musculoskeletal disorder. The natural history of various diagnostic categories was described from the point of initial hospitalization to the outcome of medical discharge from the service for disability. In addition, potential risk factors that may contribute to this outcome were studied. In particular, the role of smoking was investigated among each of the diagnostic categories to determine whether there was variation in smoking's effect and which diagnoses were more susceptible to those effects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA375020

Entities

People

  • Andrew E. Lincoln

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone Diseases
  • Bone Fractures
  • Health Services
  • Injury Prevention
  • Liver Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

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