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Methods to Evaluate Cytotoxicity and Immunosuppression of Combustible Tobacco Product Preparations
Published on: January 10, 2015
Spotlight on tobacco guidance: NICE public health guidance update
Ana-Catarina Pinho-Gomes1, Lesley Owen1, Chris Carmona1
1National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Level 1A, City Tower Piccadilly Plaza Manchester M1 4BT, France.
Abstract:
The updated NICE guidelines on tobacco recommend cost-effective and evidence-based interventions to prevent smoking initiation and promote smoking cessation across the life course. E-cigarettes are a cost-effective adjunct to support smoking cessation in adults, but their long-term effects are yet to be fully understood. Concerted efforts from healthcare and public health providers are required to reach underserved groups and hence address stark and longstanding inequalities in smoking prevalence and associated ill health in England.
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