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Date
2024
Abstract
In the US, cigarette smoking continues to be a significant contributor to preventable diseases and fatalities each year. According to the New York State Department of Health, the smoking rate among adults in Clinton County (which includes Plattsburgh) was 19.9% in 2021. In the state of NY, over 22,000 people lose their lives due to smoking and secondhand smoke exposure. During my rotation at CVPH, I encountered many patients who were smokers and had chronic health conditions such as COPD and expressed a desire to quit smoking but faced challenges in doing so.
Clinical Site
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital- Family Medicine
Keywords
Smoking cessation, Plattsburgh
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Disciplines
Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Khadka, Angela, "Empowering Patients: Understanding Risks of Smoking and Strategies for Cessation" (2024). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 991.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/991