Never Too Late to Quit: Years Gained with Tobacco Cessation at Any Age - Frankly Speaking Ep 447
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Overview: New data show that quitting smoking—even at age 65 or 75—can still add years to life. In this episode, we review the latest evidence on life expectancy gains and equip you with effective, evidence-based tools to support tobacco cessation and motivate patients at any age.
Episode resource links:
- Le,Thuy TT., Mendez, D. , & Warner, K. (2024). The Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Different Ages. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 67 (5), 684-688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2024.06.020.
- What are the treatments for tobacco dependence? National Institute on Drug Abuse https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/tobacco-nicotine-e-cigarettes/what-are-treatments-tobacco-dependence
- Smokefree.gov offers Apps, counseling, texting support, tools and tips for your patient to build your quit plan
- Selby, P., & Zawertailo, L. (2022). Tobacco Addiction. The New England journal of medicine, 387(4), 345–354. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMcp2032393
Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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