Is simply asking someone if - and how much - they smoke and drink enough?
Still Relying on Self-Reported Data?
When it comes to determining smoking and alcohol consumption status, it can be tempting to simply rely on self-reported data ...
Just ask someone if—and how often—they
smoke or drink!
But, for a variety of reasons, this method isn't accurate. When asked, answers may be skewed because people:
Want to present themselves in a socially acceptable manner
Believe what they're saying to be true (even if it isn't)
Have distorted views based on recent consumption (or lack of consumption)
Fear their answers aren't confidential
Mishear or misunderstand questions
Honestly underestimate consumption
Smoke Signature® and Alcohol Signature™ are epigenetic tests that give you accurate pictures of consumption over time so you don't have to rely on self-reported information. Instead, you're using accurate data that quantifies usage over time.
Smoke Signature offers a quick, easy-to-perform assessment that sensitively and specifically detects and quantifies cigarette consumption by measuring DNA methylation
Smoke Signature offers a quick, easy-to-perform assessment that sensitively and specifically detects and quantifies alcohol consumption by measuring DNA methylation