Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of two strategies using pedometers to counteract physical inactivity in smokers.
This randomized crossover trial aimed to compare the effects of 2 different protocols using pedometers and informative booklets to increase physical activity in daily life (PADL) in smokers. ⋯ Both strategies were effective in increasing the number of steps/day in physically inactive smokers after 5 months, although the increase was more quickly obtained in smokers who used pedometers as the first intervention.