% of women are current smokers in US (2012)
16%
% of men are current smokers in US (2012)
21%
On average male smokers die how many years earlier than male nonsmokers?
13 years
Tobacco products are regulated by which agency?
By FDA since 2009
?% of those who ever smoked have quit?
> 50%
?% of current smokers want to quit?
70%
?% of smokers try to quit each year?
40%
?% of those trying to quit seeked help
Only 25%
5 A Brief counseling model
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2As+R
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Advise
Refer 1-800-quit-now
2As
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Act
?% quit with best treatment?
25-30%
?% quit smoking without help
5%
Best smoking cessation methods?
Combination of counseling and medication
Smoking accounts for ?% of lung cancer death?
?% of all cancer death?
87%
30%