[The programs for smoking cessation]
1Department of Pulmonology, International Medical Center of Japan.
Abstract:
Smoking is a major risk factor of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and increases aging changes of pulmonary function. Also the passive smoking for children increases the prevalence of several pulmonary diseases. It is very important to stop smoking for the prevention and treatment of COPD and other pulmonary diseases. In the results of our study, almost of smokers don' t know the influences of smoking exactly, and a half of them want to stop smoking if they have a chance. The useful programs are developed and outpatient clinics for smoking cessation are increasing in Japan. I would like to show some methods and problems.
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