[Strategy and stopping smoking interventions in smokers with tuberculosis]

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Infectious Diseases
• Addiction Medicine

Background:

• Tuberculosis (TB) and smoking are leading causes of global mortality.
• Tobacco smoke exacerbates Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, increasing TB severity, drug resistance, and mortality.
• Smokers with TB exhibit poorer treatment compliance compared to non-smokers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the detrimental impact of smoking on tuberculosis.
• To emphasize the importance of smoking cessation in TB management and epidemic control.
• To advocate for integrated tuberculosis and tobacco control programs.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of existing research on TB and smoking.
• Analysis of the relationship between smoking, TB incidence, and patient outcomes.
• Examination of WHO recommendations for TB and tobacco control.

Main Results:

• Smoking increases TB risk, severity, and mortality.
• Smokers with TB show reduced treatment adherence.
• Smoking cessation improves TB treatment outcomes and patient compliance.
• Integrated national programs are recommended for TB and tobacco control.

Conclusions:

• Smoking cessation is a vital strategy for TB epidemic control.
• Health professionals must actively support smokers with TB in quitting.
• Coordinated efforts between TB and tobacco control programs are essential for public health.