Fisher et al (2008) compared cotinine (a metabolite of nicotine) levels to self-reported smoking status to see which demographic groups were most likely to lie about their smoking status (EurekAlert synopsis). Fisher found that gender effects varied by ethnic group: White men were more likely to deny smoking than White women, but in Black and ( Read more... )

According to a National Institute of Health report (2006), there are significant differences in the way men and women use tobacco products. Women tend to smoke fewer cigarettes and inhale less deeply. Women also seem to have less success in quitting smoking. Smoking cessation-related weight gain seems to be a bigger concern to women than men as ( Read more... )