Fagerstrom Test Calculator

Fagerstrom Test Calculator

Assess nicotine dependence and smoking addiction severity

Question 1

How soon after you wake up do you smoke your first cigarette?

Question 2

Do you find it difficult to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden (e.g., in church, at the library, in cinema)?

Question 3

Which cigarette would you hate most to give up?

Question 4

How many cigarettes per day do you smoke?

Question 5

Do you smoke more frequently during the first hours after waking than during the rest of the day?

Question 6

Do you smoke even if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day?

About the Fagerstrom Test

Purpose: The Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) is a validated instrument for assessing the intensity of physical addiction to nicotine.

Scoring: Scores range from 0-10, with higher scores indicating greater nicotine dependence.

Clinical Use: This test helps healthcare providers determine appropriate smoking cessation strategies and nicotine replacement therapy dosages.

Limitations: The test focuses on physical dependence and may not capture all aspects of smoking behavior or psychological addiction.

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