Research Article: Smoking-diseases correlation database: comprehensive analysis of the correlation between smoking and 422 diseases based on NHANES 2013–2018
Abstract:
Background: Smoking is a risk factor for a wide range of diseases. Previous research has confirmed over 30 Smoking-Associated Diseases in diverse systems. There is limited research exploring the correlation among multiple diseases, with an absence of comprehensive investigations. Few studies concentrate on diseases exhibiting a negative correlation with smoking, wherein smokers demonstrate a lower prevalence.
Introduction:
Objective: This study aimed to detect the correlation between smoking and other diseases using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) and construct a Smoking-Diseases Correlation Database (SDCD). The second aim is to obtain an extensive screening test for diseases that may be linked to smoking.
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