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[Curing smoking: a priority health objective].

Fabio Lugoboni1, Gianluca Quaglio, Maddalena Sarti

  • 1Servizio di Medicina delle Dipendenze, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi, Azienda Ospedaliera di Verona.

Annali Italiani Di Medicina Interna : Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana Di Medicina Interna
|July 31, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Cigarette smoking is a leading preventable cause of death. This article reviews smoking-related issues, treatment strategies, and the benefits of quitting for public health.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Context:

  • Cigarette smoking remains a primary preventable cause of mortality globally.
  • Healthcare professionals often lack adequate training to address smoking cessation effectively.
  • There's a need for comprehensive strategies in managing smoking-related health issues.

Purpose:

  • To provide an overview of smoking-related problems, epidemiology, risks, and mortality.
  • To describe the practical management of a smoking cessation clinic.
  • To discuss various therapeutic interventions and relapse prevention.

Summary:

  • The article covers smoking epidemiology, risks, mortality, and the advantages of cessation.
  • It details the toxicology and pharmacology of nicotine addiction, diagnosis, and treatments like nicotine replacement therapy, bupropion, and acupuncture.

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  • Management of weight gain, depression, and relapse are also addressed within an Internal Medicine setting.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the critical need for improved physician education and training in smoking cessation.
    • Offers a practical framework for establishing and managing outpatient smoking cessation clinics.
    • Emphasizes personalized therapeutic strategies for effective smoking cessation and long-term recovery.