Smoking Concerns Sourcebook, 3rd Ed.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 480,000 people in America die each year because of smoking-related diseases. Among them, over 41,000 deaths are because of secondhand smoke. The illnesses caused by smoking cost the United States over $300 billion every year. Smoking can harm every part of your body and even cause death from heart disease, cancer, or stroke. Because of the health hazards associated with smoking and tobacco use, nearly three-quarters of current smokers want to quit. Breaking free from nicotine addiction, however, is not easy. According to various studies, former smokers often make three, four, or many more attempts before they finally succeed in achieving smoking cessation goals.

Smoking Concerns Sourcebook, Third Edition offers fundamental insights into smoking and tobacco use. It covers the impact of nicotine on the body and how addiction develops. Additionally, it discusses gender variations in smoking habits, specific health risks associated with smoking, behavioral therapies for overcoming tobacco dependence, methods for managing secondhand smoke exposure, and strategies for maintaining a smoke-free lifestyle. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to tobacco use and smoking cessation, along with resources for tobacco information and control, and a list of hotlines, helplines, and online resources for smoking cessation support.

Part 1: Smoking and Tobacco Use Overview provides information about smoking and the harmful substances present in tobacco. It discusses the common hazards linked with cigarettes, addressing diverse facets including various cigarette types, heated tobacco products, highlighting crucial distinctions between these smokeless alternatives and traditional cigarettes, smokeless tobacco items, gender gaps in tobacco consumption, and the impacts of secondhand and thirdhand smoke.

Part 2: Smoking and Tobacco-Related Health Hazards elaborates the adverse health impacts associated with smoking. It explains the health effects of smoking, detailing the mortality risks attributed to cigarette smoking, the correlation between smoking and various forms of cancer, and the connection between tobacco usage and mental health disorders. Additionally, it explores smoking and other specific health consequences such as eye disease, Buerger disease, diabetes, and the potential exacerbation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Part 3: Smoking Cessation Strategies delves into various strategies aimed at helping individuals quit smoking. It provides detailed insights into methods for giving up smokeless tobacco, the utilization of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), overcoming obstacles encountered during the quitting process, implementing lifestyle modifications after smoking cessation, and the significance of social support in aiding smoking cessation efforts.

Part 4: Tobacco Prevention and Control elaborates various aspects of tobacco prevention and control. It discusses methods aimed at preventing the onset of tobacco use, such as implementing smoke-free policies and establishing environments free from tobacco smoke. Additionally, it examines the significant role of the media in shaping attitudes toward tobacco. It also emphasizes the effectiveness of price policies and taxation in controlling tobacco consumption. Furthermore, it addresses the importance of minimizing the influence of the tobacco industry in retail environment and the future of tobacco control measures.

Part 5: Additional Help and Information includes a glossary of terms related to tobacco use and smoking cessation, a directory of resources for tobacco-related information, and a list of resources for information about smoking concerns.