Smoking Cessation Flashcards
1
Q
how much longer do non smokers tend to live compared to smokers
A
7.5 years longer
2
Q
after quitting smoking for 15 years what’s a patients risk of MI
A
the same as a life long non smoker
3
Q
after quitting smoking for 15 years whats a patients risk of lung cancer
A
only slightly greater than that of a non smoker
4
Q
how much are cigarettes taxed
A
77%
5
Q
what is the cost to the NHS for treating smoking related disease
A
3-5 billion
6
Q
how are children prevented from smoking in the UK
A
no sale to under 18
no smoking in cars with children
no proxy sale
no vending machine sales
