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Smoking Cessation And Nursing, Isabelle Mccormack
Smoking Cessation And Nursing, Isabelle Mccormack
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Smoking is currently the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States, and is responsible for nearly 20% of deaths each year (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS], 2014). Ten times as many Americans have died prematurely from cigarette smoking than have died in all wars fought by the United States (USDHHS, 2014). Cigarette use negatively effects users' health, increases healthcare costs, is a financial burden, and negatively impacts the lifestyle of its users. This thesis will explore current cigarette use in the United States, the effects on its users, and the plan of action …