Cause-specific mortality among smokers and non-smokers
| Cause of death | Non-smokers (%) | Smokers (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular disease | 267 (48%) | 166 (47%) |
| Cancer (all) | 146 (26%) | 102 (29%) |
| Lung cancer | 15 (3%) | 47 (13%) |
| Respiratory disease | 13 (2%) | 20 (6%) |
| External causes of death | 56 (10%) | 28 (8%) |
| Other | 71 (13%) | 35 (10%) |
| Total | 553 (100%) | 351 (100%) |
A total of 553 (37.3%) non-smokers and 351 (71.2%) smokers had died during the follow-up. Percentages indicate the proportions for cause of death from all deaths in each group. Cancer deaths include lung cancer deaths.