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Smoking cessation in older adults: A review

Publication ,  Journal Article
Walker, VA; Whitson, HE
Published in: Geriatrics and Aging
June 1, 2007

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Though older adults are the segment of the population least likely to smoke, they incur significant morbidity and mortality from tobacco use and can benefit from quitting. Older smokers have beliefs regarding smoking and motivating factors for cessation that differ from younger adults. Clinicians should understand these unique factors and can then use strategies to assist the older adult in smoking cessation.

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Published In

Geriatrics and Aging

ISSN

1488-8408

Publication Date

June 1, 2007

Volume

10

Issue

6

Start / End Page

365 / 368

Related Subject Headings

  • General & Internal Medicine
  • 4203 Health services and systems
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
 

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Walker, V. A., & Whitson, H. E. (2007). Smoking cessation in older adults: A review. Geriatrics and Aging, 10(6), 365–368.
Walker, V. A., and H. E. Whitson. “Smoking cessation in older adults: A review.” Geriatrics and Aging 10, no. 6 (June 1, 2007): 365–68.
Walker VA, Whitson HE. Smoking cessation in older adults: A review. Geriatrics and Aging. 2007 Jun 1;10(6):365–8.
Walker, V. A., and H. E. Whitson. “Smoking cessation in older adults: A review.” Geriatrics and Aging, vol. 10, no. 6, June 2007, pp. 365–68.
Walker VA, Whitson HE. Smoking cessation in older adults: A review. Geriatrics and Aging. 2007 Jun 1;10(6):365–368.

Published In

Geriatrics and Aging

ISSN

1488-8408

Publication Date

June 1, 2007

Volume

10

Issue

6

Start / End Page

365 / 368

Related Subject Headings

  • General & Internal Medicine
  • 4203 Health services and systems
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences