Alcohol and tobacco . Pediatricians' role in reducing tobacco exposure in children . An Experiential-Scientific Odyssey. The World Health Organization estimates that tobacco use accounted for over 4 million annual deaths in 1998 and that the yearly figure will rise to 8.4 million deaths by 2020. Despite these statistics, over 1 billion adults worldwide continue to smoke.
Most tobacco use begins during childhood or adolescence.
In the U.S. alone, more than 3,000 teens become established smokers each day. Today's newsletter focuses on this important health issue. If you find the newsletters helpful, I would ask that you forward copies to your colleagues. Thanks and have a good weekend. The guideline addresses disease definition, treatment principles, and formulation and implementation of a treatment plan.