• Semin Oncol Nurs · Nov 2003

    Tobacco-related diseases.

    • David M Burns.
    • University of California-San Diego School of Medicine, 1545 Hotel Circle So, Suite 310, San Diego, CA 92108, USA.
    • Semin Oncol Nurs. 2003 Nov 1;19(4):244-9.

    ObjectiveTo provide an overview of the disease risks associated with cigarette smoking and the benefits of smoking cessation.Data SourcesGovernment reports and monographs, and research articles.ConclusionCigarette smoking causes over 400,000 deaths per year and is a major cause of coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. The disease risks associated with cigarette smoking are proportional to the intensity and duration of smoking. Cessation of cigarette smoking results in a decline in risk in relation to the risks of continuing smokers.Implications For Nursing PracticeClinicians must be aware of the magnitude of smoking-related risks and the benefits of smoking cessation as a critical intervention.

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