Tobacco Prevention & Cessation

More than five million people die prematurely each year due to tobacco use, which is a significant preventable cause of disease and premature death. Both oral and overall health can be badly harmed by smoking or chewing tobacco. Professionals in oral health are crucial in encouraging tobacco-free...

• Tobacco use is a disease, and users are patients according to international classifications, yet this isn't consistently reflected in hospital coding practices, hindering the ability to accurately assess the burden of tobacco-related illnesses.