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How to reduce smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
1MBBS, DTM@H, MMedSc, PhD, FAFPHM, Professor, Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT.
Australian Journal of General Practice
|March 5, 2026
Summary
General practitioners can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients quit smoking. Utilizing the Ask Advise Help model and evidence-based resources supports smoking cessation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Preventive Healthcare
- Indigenous Health
Background:
- Smoking cessation benefits and smoking harms are extensively documented.
- National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates remain high, though a declining trend is observed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize evidence and recommendations on smoking cessation for Indigenous Australians.
- Focuses on the 4th edition of the National Guide to Preventive Healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
Main Methods:
- Review of evidence and recommendations within the National Guide.
- Application of the Ask Advise Help model for smoking cessation support.
Main Results:
- General Practitioners (GPs) are key in supporting smoking cessation.
- The Ask Advise Help model provides a structured approach: Ask about smoking status, Advise quitting, and Help with cessation strategies.
Conclusions:
- GPs should consistently record smoking status and advise patients to quit.
- Offer multi-session behavioral support and pharmacotherapies for nicotine-dependent individuals.
- Promote anti-tobacco messaging and support smoke-free initiatives led by Tackling Indigenous Smoking teams.
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