Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Strengthening smoking cessation through routine screening, physician-delivered counseling, and treatment of tobacco-related co-morbidities in low and middle-income countries |
| Authors: |
Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi, Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi |
| Source: |
Advances in Medicine, Psychology, and Public Health, Vol 2, Iss 3, Pp 207-209 (2025) |
| Publisher Information: |
International Network for the Advancement of Medicine, Psychology, and Public Health (INAMPPH), 2025. |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Psychology
LCC:Medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
low and middle-income countries, physician counseling, routine screening, smoking cessation, tobacco-related co-morbidities, Psychology, BF1-990, Medicine |
| More Details: |
The global burden of tobacco use disproportionately affects low and middle-income countries (LMIC) where over 80% of the world’s tobacco users reside. Despite the significant health risks, smoking cessation interventions are not prioritized in LMIC. This letter-to-the-editor advocates for strengthening smoking cessation efforts in LMIC by integrating routine screening for tobacco use, physician-delivered counseling, and the treatment of tobacco-related co-morbidities into standard healthcare practices. By normalizing the discussion around smoking cessation and providing tailored interventions, healthcare providers can more effectively support smokers in quitting, ultimately improving public health outcomes and reducing the burden of tobacco-related co-morbidities. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
3034-8803 |
| Relation: |
https://ampphealthjournal-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AMPPH_2025_207_209.pdf; https://doaj.org/toc/3034-8803 |
| DOI: |
10.5281/zenodo.13630981 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/dafd24825eb7482c897c0a74bd80ba20 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.fd24825eb7482c897c0a74bd80ba20 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
