Therefore, in adults who use tobacco, assistance and arrangement for individualized and group social support counseling are recommended.S2.1-42,S2.1-43 *Advanced age generally refers to age 75 years. ASCVD indicates atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Abbreviation Meaning/Phrase CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 2.2. Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk Recommendations for Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk Referenced studies that support recommendations are summarized in Online Data Supplement 3. 