Publications by authors named "Nazem K Bassil"
Clin Geriatr Med
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- Nicotine is widely abused, with significant negative effects on the elderly due to increased vulnerability and cumulative damage from smoking.
- Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are the most common health issues linked to smoking, but it also impacts other systems in the body.
- Smoking cessation is particularly challenging for older adults, so healthcare providers should actively promote quitting through counseling and replacement therapies at every opportunity.
