[Smoking risk perception: facts and questions].

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Medical Anthropology
• General Internal Medicine

Context:

• Smoking risk perception is a critical factor in public health interventions.
• Understanding individual and societal perceptions of smoking-related dangers is essential for effective prevention and cessation programs.
• Existing knowledge on smoking risk perception requires synthesis to inform clinical practice and research.

Purpose:

• To summarize the current state of knowledge regarding smoking risk perception.
• To explore the complexity of smoking risk perception through a pluridisciplinary lens.
• To identify the utility and pending questions surrounding the use and evaluation of risk perception in clinical practice and research.

Summary:

• This article consolidates current understanding of smoking risk perception.
• A pluridisciplinary approach, integrating general internal medicine, public health, and anthropology, enhances comprehension of its complexity.
• The review highlights the practical utility in daily clinical settings and addresses unresolved issues in research.

Impact:

• Provides a comprehensive overview of smoking risk perception for healthcare professionals and researchers.
• Facilitates improved clinical decision-making by incorporating risk perception insights.
• Identifies key areas for future research in smoking cessation and prevention strategies.