Tobacco Facts
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
1

What country has the highest number of tobacco users?

China

1

What is the significance of the “Quitline” service?

Provides free support or counseling

2

What is the most common reason cited for smoking initiation?

Social influence

2

What is one way friends and family can support someone trying to quit smoking?

  • Offer encouragement

  • Avoid smoking around them

  • Help them stay accountable

3

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

3

What is one barrier to quitting smoking?

  • Nicotine addiction

  • Withdrawal symptoms 

  • Lack of support

  • Lack of access to resources to quit

4

What demographic group has seen the largest decline in smoking rates?

Young adults (18-24 years old)

4

How does motivation affect success in quitting smoking?

Higher motivation increases the likelihood of success

5

How has globalization affected tobacco use worldwide?

  • Increased marketing of tobacco products

  • Increased availability of tobacco products

5

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