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Benefits of Smoking Cessation and the Role of Health Professionals

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Smoking cessation - the process of quitting smoking - is imperative to the health of every individual who smokes. Regardless of age or smoking-related conditions that have already developed, there are immediate and long-term health benefits to be gained by quitting.

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With tobacco involved in the deaths of more than 8 million people globally every year, health professionals play an essential role in supporting people with cessation. In Australia, tobacco smoking is a major contributor to preventable illness and death. In fact, it’s estimated to contribute to the deaths of almost 20,500 Australians every year.

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13 Jul 2021
Good evidence to help n practice.
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Fiona Scott
05 Nov 2023
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Interesting article Helpful
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Anju Vijayan
22 Apr 2023
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Bina Baniya
11 Apr 2021
Informative!
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sylvia Rembisz
12 Aug 2021
good
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Melissa Fletcher
13 Jul 2021
This learning reinforces the hope and encouragment that can be provided to clients that smoke and furthermore feel it's maybe too late to bother trying to quit.
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Annabelle Holden
20 Aug 2021
Very informative and relevant information.
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Maggie Sullivan
17 Apr 2023
Good update
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Lorraine Hince
15 Jul 2021
A good overview of topic
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11 Apr 2023
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