Public health benefit of over-the-counter nicotine medications

1997149 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Saul Shiffman · Action on Smoking and Health

Joe Gitchell · Action on Smoking and Health

John M Pinney · Action on Smoking and Health

Steven L. Burton · Action on Smoking and Health

Katherine E. Kemper · Action on Smoking and Health

ER Alfaro Lara · Action on Smoking and Health

Abstract

The broader availability and promotion of effective treatments for tobacco dependence, specifically nicotine gum and patch, increase the number of smokers availing themselves of the medications. This increased use is estimated to contribute substantially to the number of former smokers in the United States.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Tobacco Control

Volume 6, Issue 4, pp. 306-310

DOI: 10.1136/tc.6.4.306

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