NICE guidance NG202 [footnote 48] sets out the following recommendations for health and social care workers in primary and community settings
That the Swedish alternative is an option worth exploring should be clear given that WHO soon will classify Sweden as Europes first smoke-free country. In an interview, Skyttedal told POLITICO she has no qualms about meeting with industry: if she is to create legislation to regulate the sector, she needs to know how it functions
Pipe tobacco and chewing tobacco serve entirely different purposes, undergo distinct manufacturing processes, and carry their own unique health hazards
There is research to support extending treatment to 6 months to further prevent smoking relapse
Smokers tend to have a more rapid heart rate, poorer circulation, and more shortness of breath -- not helpful qualities in an athlete
This makes them a better choice for people who already smoke or use other tobacco products