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Health Behaviors of Adults: United States, 2008–2010 (PDF)

This chapter provides an overview of key findings related to the prevalence of cigarette smoking among U.S. adults, including both frequency (daily compared with nondaily) and amount (usual number of cigarettes smoked), age of smoking initiation, a
National Center for Health Statistics
added May 23, 2013 03:18
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Health Behaviors of Adults: United States, 2008–2010

This chapter provides an overview of key findings related to the prevalence of cigarette smoking among U.S. adults, including both frequency (daily compared with nondaily) and amount (usual number of cigarettes smoked), age of smoking initiation, a
National Center for Health Statistics
added May 23, 2013 03:17
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Campaign encourages smokers to “Talk With Your Doctor” for help quitting

Advice and help from doctors can more than double odds smoker will quit successfully
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
added May 23, 2013 03:09
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CDC to doctors: Help your patients quit smoking!

The campaign – "Talk With Your Doctor" – also encourages clinicians to ask patients whether they smoke and to offer them assistance giving up cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in partnership with several national physicians' org
Los Angeles Times
added May 23, 2013 02:54
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AAP joins other organizations in stop smoking campaign

Pediatrics is among five medical organizations taking part in a new smoking prevention initiative called Talk with Your Doctor, which encourages smokers to quit. The effort by these organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians, is an extension o
American Academy of Pediatrics
added May 23, 2013 02:50
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[UK] Cancer survivors need more support to stop smoking

Cancer survivors are no more likely to stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or exercise more often than the general population, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer today* (Wednesday) The Cancer Research UK funded study is
Cancer Research UK (uk)
added May 22, 2013 19:58
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CDC, Medical Groups Urge Smoker-Doc Chats

The CDC is partnering with five leading physician groups to encourage smokers to talk to their doctor about quitting the habit, and launched a national television and online ad campaign at an event here Wednesday. The campaign, dubbed "Talk With Your Do
MedPage Today
added May 22, 2013 19:47
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[UK] Cancer survivors need more support to stop smoking and drinking

Cancer survivors are no more likely to stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or exercise more often than the general population, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday)
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added May 22, 2013 13:49
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Effect of Varenicline on Individual Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: A Combined Analysis of Eight Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials

Use of varenicline while trying to quit smoking reduces and does not increase neuropsychiatric symptoms such as depressed mood and irritability measured on the MNWS in smokers without current psychiatric disorders. It is associated with increases in sleep
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
added May 22, 2013 13:17
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[Australia, Canada, UK, USA] Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: International Tobacco Control Four-Country Survey

Awareness of ENDS is high, especially in countries where they are legal (i.e., the U.S. and UK). Because trial was associated with nondaily smoking and a desire to quit smoking, ENDS may have the potential to serve as a cessation aid.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
added May 21, 2013 15:46
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