Benefits of Smoking Cessation and the Role of Health Professionals

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With tobacco involved in the deaths of more than eight million people globally, every year, health professionals play an essential role in supporting people with cessation. In Australia, tobacco smoking is a major contributor to preventable illness and death. In fact, it is estimated to contribute to the deaths of almost 19,000 Australians every year. Smoking cessation, the process of quitting smoking, is imperative to the health of every individual who smokes. Regardless of age or smoking-related conditions that have already developed, there are immediate and long-term health benefits to be gained by quitting.