Prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (primary prevention and secondary prevention)

Cigarette smoking is the major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The prevention of smoking initiation among teenagers and the encouragement of smoking cessation among smokers lead to preventing the onset and progression of COPD. Smoking cessation is the single most effect...

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Published inNihon rinshō Vol. 61; no. 12; p. 2071
Main Author Kawane, Hiroshi
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.12.2003
Subjects
Adolescent
Behavior Therapy
Disease Progression
Health Education
Humans
Nicotine - administration & dosage
Primary Prevention
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - etiology
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Prevention
Social Support
Tobacco Smoke Pollution - prevention & control
Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control
Tobacco Use Disorder - therapy
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Summary:Cigarette smoking is the major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The prevention of smoking initiation among teenagers and the encouragement of smoking cessation among smokers lead to preventing the onset and progression of COPD. Smoking cessation is the single most effective- and cost-effective-way to reduce the risk of developing COPD and stop its progression. Comprehensive tobacco control policies and programs, which involve some mix of public education, mass media campaigns, prevention of youth access to tobacco, school-based smoking prevention curricula, creation of smoke-free environment, and health professional training on cessation techniques should be delivered.
ISSN:0047-1852