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Smoking: Its Impact on Urologic Health.

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, and smoking is a leading cause of cancer and death from cancer. There is also evidence that smoking is associated with several urologic diseases. Urologists have a unique opportunity to help our patients lead healthy lifestyles, which includes ending their dependence on nicotine and tobacco. This article points out the various urologic conditions associated with smoking and tobacco use with the intention of providing physicians and patients with knowledge and education regarding this connection.

Source: PubMed

Authors: David Mobley, Neil Baum

Institutions: Tulane University, Tulane Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2418121166

FWCI: 1.718

Cites: 36

Cited by: 32

Related to: 10