Definitions for smoking cessation
smok·ing ces·sa·tion

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1. Smoking cessation

   Smoking cessation, usually called quitting smoking or stopping smoking, is the process of discontinuing tobacco smoking. Tobacco smoke contains nicotine, which is addictive and can cause dependence. As a result, nicotine withdrawal often makes the process of quitting difficult. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and a global public health concern. Tobacco use leads most commonly to diseases affecting the heart and lungs, with smoking being a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), emphysema, and various types and subtypes of cancers (particularly lung cancer, cancers of the oropharynx, larynx, and mouth, esophageal and pancreatic cancer). Smoking cessation significantly reduces the risk of dying from smoking-related diseases.From 2001 to 2010, about 70% of smokers in the United States expressed a desire to quit smoking, and 50% reported having made an attempt to do so in the past year. Many strategies can be used for smoking cessation, including abruptly quitting without assistance ("cold turkey"), cutting down then quitting, behavioral counseling, and medications such as bupropion, cytisine, nicotine replacement therapy, or varenicline. In recent years, especially in Canada and the United Kingdom, many smokers have switched to use electronic cigarettes in order to quit smoking tobacco.Most smokers who try to quit do so without assistance. However, only 3–6% of quit attempts without assistance are successful long-term. Behavioral counseling and medications each increase the rate of successfully quitting smoking, and a combination of behavioral counseling with a medication such as bupropion is more effective than either intervention alone. A meta-analysis from 2018, conducted on 61 randomized controlled trials, showed that among people who quit smoking with a cessation medication (and some behavioral help), approximately 20% were still nonsmokers a year later, as compared to 12% who did not take medication. In nicotine-dependent smokers, quitting smoking can lead to symptoms of nicotine withdrawal such as nicotine cravings, anxiety, irritability, depression, and weight gain.: 2298  Professional smoking cessation support methods generally attempt to address nicotine withdrawal symptoms to help the person break free of nicotine addiction.

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1. Smoking cessation

   Smoking cessation is the process of discontinuing the practice of inhaling a smoked substance. This article focuses exclusively on cessation of tobacco smoking; however, the methods described may apply to cessation of smoking other substances that can be difficult to stop using due to the development of strong physical substance dependence or psychological dependence. Smoking cessation can be achieved with or without assistance from healthcare professionals or the use of medications. Methods that have been found to be effective include interventions directed at or via health care providers and health care systems; medications including nicotine replacement therapy and varenicline; individual and group counselling; and Web-based or stand-alone and computer programs. Although stopping smoking can cause short-term side effects such as reversible weight gain, smoking cessation services and activities are cost-effective because of the positive health benefits. ⁕In a growing number of countries, there are more ex-smokers than smokers. ⁕Early "failure" is a normal part of trying to stop, and more than one attempt at stopping smoking prior to longer-term success is common.

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1. Smoking Cessation

   Discontinuation of the habit of smoking, the inhaling and exhaling of tobacco smoke.

How to pronounce smoking cessation?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say smoking cessation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of smoking cessation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of smoking cessation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of smoking cessation in a Sentence

1. Sarah Larney:

   To me the most important message to take from this study is that we need to think beyond the drug. People using opioids are people first and foremost, and have complex health and social needs, making sure people have access to essential medicines to treat HIV and hepatitis C ; encouraging smoking cessation through access to nicotine replacement therapies ; and ensuring access to nutritious food and safe shelter would all go towards reducing the death toll in this population.

2. Neal Freedman:

   People probably do not estimate their tea temperature perfectly, and this is one of the main limitations of the study, drinking tea at a lower temperature should not be considered as a replacement for smoking cessation and limiting alcohol intake.

3. Vimal Gokani:

   Smoking cessation is very difficult, but so important.

4. Joseph McClernon:

   It's a frontier area, and one that we are interested in going after in terms of interventions for smoking cessation.

5. Daniel Ho:

   E-cigarette use is a controversial topic, while supporters are optimistic about the potential for harm reduction in the minority of established cigarette smokers,( for) which convincing evidence is lacking, this does not seem to justify the potential harm of re-normalizing cigarette smoking, delaying smoking cessation, and escalating to real cigarette smoking, especially among the majority non-smoking young people.

References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking_Cessation
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=smoking cessation