Which of the following is/are true regarding smoking cessation programs?
A. Since the time of the first Surgeon General’s report the prevalence of smoking among adults decreased from 40% to 29%
B. Using smoking cessation strategies initial success rates are approximately 45%, however, recidivism rates average 40–50%
C. Pharmacologic interventions combined with behavioral counseling increase the likelihood of long term abstinence from smoking
D. Quitting smoking even after prolonged use has beneficial effects on the outcome of peripheral vascular disease
Answer:A
Which of the following is/are true regarding smoking cessation programs?
A. Since the time of the first Surgeon General’s report the prevalence of smoking among adults decreased from 40% to 29% B. Using smoking cessation strategies initial success rates are approximately 45%, however, recidivism rates average 40–50% C. Pharmacologic interventions combined with behavioral counseling increase the likelihood of long term abstinence from smoking D. Quitting smoking even after prolonged use has beneficial effects on the outcome of peripheral vascular disease