Smoking behavior of type A and type B smokers

Addict Behav. 1986;11(2):115-8. doi: 10.1016/0306-4603(86)90035-3.

Abstract

Retrospective surveys have compared smoking between Type A and Type B individuals; however, prospective studies using objective measures have not been reported. In Study 1, we used an ambulatory smoking recorder to compare the smoking behavior of Type A and Type B smokers. Individual smoking behaviors and the derived tobacco and nicotine exposures were similar for Type A and Type B smokers. In Study 2, we compared serum nicotine before and after smoking a cigarette between Type A and Type B smokers. Pre-cigarette and post-cigarette nicotine levels and nicotine boost were similar for Type A and Type B smokers. We conclude that Type A and Type B smokers do not differ in smoking behavior or tobacco and nicotine intake.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nicotine / blood
  • Prospective Studies
  • Smoking
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / psychology*
  • Type A Personality*

Substances

  • Nicotine