"IPA Calculator" is a simple tool designed to help you estimate your Tobacco Index (also known as Pack-Year Index or PIA). This app allows you to quantify your tobacco consumption over time and provides an interpretation of the associated risk.
Want to better understand how your smoking history translates into a risk index? With this calculator, you can get a quick estimate by entering just two key pieces of information. It's a straightforward tool for personal awareness of your smoking habits.
Main Features:
Easy to Use: The app features a clean and straightforward interface. You don't need to navigate through complicated menus.
Quick Calculation: Simply enter the number of "Cigarettes per day" you smoke (or smoked) and the total number of "Years smoking."
Immediate Results: By pressing "Calculate," the app displays your Tobacco Index (IPA) as a clear number.
Risk Interpretation: In addition to the number, the app provides a brief description of the risk level associated with that index, such as "Slight risk of developing lung disease," to give you context about the result.
Who is this app for?
Smokers: If you currently smoke, you can use the app to get an idea of your cumulative consumption index.
Quit smokers: It allows you to calculate your index based on your past years of smoking.
Health-conscious individuals: Useful for anyone who wants to understand how tobacco consumption is measured and its relationship to lung health risks.
Important:
This app is purely an informational and educational tool. The results provided do not constitute a medical diagnosis and do not replace consultation with a healthcare professional. If you have concerns about your health or the effects of smoking, please consult a doctor.