National patterns in the treatment of smokers by physicians

Article Abstract:

Many physicians are not taking advantage of annual patient visits to question patients about their smoking habits and offer them nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Researchers analyzed data from the 1991-1995 National Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys, which covered 145,716 patient visits to 3,254 physicians. Smoking counseling rose from 16% of all visits in 1991 to 29% of all visits in 1993, but then declined to 21% of all visits in 1995. NRT use also peaked in 1993, at 2% of all visits, then dropped to 1% in 1995. Patients with smoking-related illnesses were more likely to be treated.

Care and treatment, Practice, Physicians, Medical professions, Health counseling

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A 36-Year-Old Woman Who Smokes Cigarettes

Article Abstract:

Doctors use the case of a 36-year-old woman attempting to quit smoking to discuss current smoking cessation strategies. Treatments include behavioral counseling, nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine nasal spray, nicotine inhaler, and a sustained release form of the antidepressant drug bupropion.

Health aspects, Evaluation, Smoking cessation programs, Smoking cessation

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US College Students' Use of Tobacco Products: Results of a National Survey

Article Abstract:

Many college students use tobacco products, including cigars and smokeless tobacco. In a survey of 14,138 college students, half had used a tobacco product in the past year and one-third were current users.

Statistical Data Included, Smokers, College students

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