Smoking Cessation

Ann Intern Med. 2021 Dec;174(12):ITC177-ITC192. doi: 10.7326/AITC202112210. Epub 2021 Dec 14.

Abstract

Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and its harms are well established. Physicians have more evidence-based resources than ever before to effectively treat smoking, including new uses and combinations of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved pharmacotherapies and expanded community programs. In addition, electronic nicotine delivery systems are potential treatment tools, but their safety and efficacy need to be established. Finally, high-priority groups, such as persons with cancer diagnoses or hospitalized patients, may benefit from particular attention to their tobacco use.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Counseling
  • Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
  • Humans
  • Nicotinic Agonists / therapeutic use
  • Physician's Role*
  • Smoking / adverse effects*
  • Smoking / epidemiology
  • Smoking Cessation*
  • Tobacco Use Cessation Devices
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Nicotinic Agonists