Journal article
Behavioral approaches in tobacco control [article published in Hungarian]
Magyar Onkologia [Hungarian Oncology], Vol.45(2), pp.129-132
2001
Abstract
In most Western societies, there is an abundance of information on what needs to be done to control the use of tobacco. This paper presents different strategies for addressing tobacco control. Many of the strategies such as increasing taxes, increasing control over promotion of tobacco, and the restriction of smoking should be made a priority. However, there is still the need to provide help for the smoker to quit. The evidence with regards to effective ways of getting smokers to quit and the effectiveness of different modalities is reviewed. Programs found to be effective include self-help, individual counseling, and group counseling. Counseling programs appear to double the effect of success compared to no program. Nicotine replacement therapy has been demonstrated to be an important adjunct therapy to the behavioral programs. Issues regarding the cessation of tobacco by youth need to be addressed distinctively from adult cessation. Relapse prevention for both youth and adults needs to become a major focus of programs dealing with smokers who want to quit.
Details
- Title
- Behavioral approaches in tobacco control [article published in Hungarian]
- Authors
- John B Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
- Publication details
- Magyar Onkologia [Hungarian Oncology], Vol.45(2), pp.129-132
- Publisher
- Akademiai Kiado Rt.
- Date published
- 2001
- ISSN
- 0025-0244
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449457502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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