1994 Mortality from smoking in developed countries 19502000 New York: Oxford University Press Peto R, Parish S, Gray R
In 2024, 7.7% of middle school students and 30.6% of high school students reported having smoked a cigarette, while daily smoking affected 0.9% and 5.6% of them, respectively
Yes, the ASSIST test can be used in schools and workplaces to identify substance use risks and provide early intervention
This figure reflects the widespread prevalence of smoking, particularly in places with large smoking populations
In Canada, 3 pharmacotherapies (bupropion, nicotine replacement therapy [NRT], varenicline) are approved for smoking cessation,15 , 16 with others available as approved natural health products (e.g., cytisine).16 E-cigarettes (also referred to as vaporizers, vapes, or electronic nicotine delivery systems) might also help users quit tobacco smoking or reduce harms of smoking if a person switches from cigarettes to e-cigarettes.17 No e-cigarette products, however, have been approved for smoking cessation in Canada.18 Preferences for smoking cessation interventions vary, and people may attempt to quit multiple times with different interventions or combinations of interventions before being successful.19 This guideline provides a menu of evidence-based interventions that can be provided or referred to by practitioners to help adults choose options that are accessible to them and best fit with their values and preferences
