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  • Occupational health
  • Public health policy

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  • Smoking prevalence varies by employment status and socio-professional category in France.
  • Workplace smoking incurs costs and health risks, including lung disease and cancer from co-exposure to toxins and passive smoke.
  • Workplace regulations for tobacco and e-cigarettes exist in France since 2006 and 2016.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted relationship between smoking and the workplace.
  • To assess the impact of workplace interventions on smoking cessation.
  • To identify potential benefits of screening for high-risk employees.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of health indicators and workplace smoking prevalence.
  • Review of existing workplace smoking regulations and their effects.
  • Consideration of occupational physician's role in cessation.
  • Proposal for low-dose CT screening for specific employee groups.

Main Results:

  • Workplace smoking cessation programs and bans appear effective in encouraging smoking cessation.
  • Occupational physicians can play a significant role in promoting smoking cessation.
  • Low-dose CT screening may offer benefits for employees exposed to occupational carcinogens and tobacco, pending further validation.

Conclusions:

  • Workplaces serve as crucial environments for smoking prevention and cessation initiatives.
  • Targeted interventions and screening can improve health outcomes for employees.
  • Policy and medical advice are key components of workplace smoking control.