The Epidemiology of Smoking in Older Adults: A National Cohort Study.

Lauren J HuntKenneth E CovinskyIrena CenzerEdie EspejoW John BoscardinHeather LeutwylerAlexandra K LeeJanine Cataldo

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2022)

Smoking prevalence among older persons has declined and substantial numbers of older smokers succeed in quitting smoking for a sustained period. These findings highlight the need for continued aggressive efforts at tobacco cessation among older persons.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
physical activity
risk factors
quality improvement