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1
Q

What are some individual, population and economic impacts of smoking?

A

Individual: morbidity + mortality –> COPD, cancer, CVD, death

Population: biggest cause of inequality in death rates between rich + poor (more likely to smoke if unemployed)

Economic: costs cleaning up cigarette butts, fires, NHS costs (5.5% total cost 2005/6), smoking breaks (loss in productivity)

2
Q

What drugs are used in smoking cessation?

A

Verenicline and bupropion