Tobacco Facts
What country has the highest number of tobacco users?
China
What is the significance of the “Quitline” service?
Provides free support or counseling
What is the most common reason cited for smoking initiation?
Social influence
What is one way friends and family can support someone trying to quit smoking?
Offer encouragement
Avoid smoking around them
Help them stay accountable
How has the perception of smoking changed over the last 50 years?
Smoking is now seen as harmful
Smoking is now socially unacceptable in many places
What is one barrier to quitting smoking?
Nicotine addiction
Withdrawal symptoms
Lack of support
Lack of access to resources to quit
What demographic group has seen the largest decline in smoking rates?
Young adults (18-24 years old)
How does motivation affect success in quitting smoking?
Higher motivation increases the likelihood of success
How has globalization affected tobacco use worldwide?
Increased marketing of tobacco products
Increased availability of tobacco products
What is one way pharmacotherapy can help in tobacco cessation?
Medications can help reduce cravings
Medications can reduce withdrawal symptoms
Medications can improve success rates