title: [A major cause of epidemics: the increase in tobacco consumption in France].
abstract: There are conflicting reports on trends in tobacco consumption for France. We present here a synthesis of the available evidence from total sales and from population surveys. The consequences on future lung cancer death rates are briefly discussed and some possible actions are suggested.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011159:Population Surveillance; D012306:Risk; D012907:Smoking
vernacular_title: Une cause d'épidémie majeure: l'augmentation de la consommation de tabac en France.