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Smoking Cessation: Data, Benefits, and Barriers by nchc-scribd is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Smoking cessation can significantly improve health outcomes. Approximately 20% of Americans smoke, though over 50% of ever smokers have quit. Quitting lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and premature death. However, nicotine addiction makes quitting difficult, with most smokers making multiple attempts before succeeding. Effective cessation interventions include counseling, medications, and reducing financial and policy barriers to help more smokers quit successfully.
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