Are smokers protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)? The origins of the myth

A number of recent studies have found low percentages of smokers among COVID-19 patients, causing scientists to conclude that smokers may be protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection. National and international media were interested in this story and we soon began receiving questions about this topic i...

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Autores principales:	Naomi A. van Westen-Lagerweij, Eline Meijer, Elisabeth G. Meeuwsen, Niels H. Chavannes, Marc C. Willemsen, Esther A. Croes
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Publicado:	Nature Portfolio 2021
Materias:	Diseases of the respiratory system RC705-779
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/cbb68fc37dea44529003845791c8f9b0
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:cbb68fc37dea44529003845791c8f9b02021-12-02T15:52:46ZAre smokers protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)? The origins of the myth10.1038/s41533-021-00223-12055-1010https://doaj.org/article/cbb68fc37dea44529003845791c8f9b02021-02-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41533-021-00223-1https://doaj.org/toc/2055-1010A number of recent studies have found low percentages of smokers among COVID-19 patients, causing scientists to conclude that smokers may be protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection. National and international media were interested in this story and we soon began receiving questions about this topic in general practice. In this article, we shed light on the process that resulted in the misinterpretation of observational research by scientists and the media. We also point out the methodological flaws of various studies on which hasty conclusions were based. Finally, we address the role of primary healthcare providers in mitigating the consequences of erroneous claims about a protective effect of smoking.Naomi A. van Westen-LagerweijEline MeijerElisabeth G. MeeuwsenNiels H. ChavannesMarc C. WillemsenEsther A. CroesNature PortfolioarticleDiseases of the respiratory systemRC705-779ENnpj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, Vol 31, Iss 1, Pp 1-3 (2021)
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description	A number of recent studies have found low percentages of smokers among COVID-19 patients, causing scientists to conclude that smokers may be protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection. National and international media were interested in this story and we soon began receiving questions about this topic in general practice. In this article, we shed light on the process that resulted in the misinterpretation of observational research by scientists and the media. We also point out the methodological flaws of various studies on which hasty conclusions were based. Finally, we address the role of primary healthcare providers in mitigating the consequences of erroneous claims about a protective effect of smoking.
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author	Naomi A. van Westen-Lagerweij Eline Meijer Elisabeth G. Meeuwsen Niels H. Chavannes Marc C. Willemsen Esther A. Croes
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title	Are smokers protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)? The origins of the myth
title_short	Are smokers protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)? The origins of the myth
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Are smokers protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)? The origins of the myth

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