In Oklahoma, one-half of all youth smokers and three of every four adult smokers want to completely quit smoking. Currently, about 550,000 adults and 85,000 children in Oklahoma are smokers. The report confirms the support officials at the Oklahoma State Department of Health have voiced for using a portion of the tobacco settlement funds for effective tobacco prevention and cessation efforts.
Media campaigns to reduce tobacco use and promote quitlines.
Healthcare provider reminder systems alone or with provider education programs on cessation. Reducing out of pocket costs to patients for cessation programs. Smoking bans and restrictions to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke. Increasing the price of tobacco products to increase cessation, reduce initiation and reduce consumption. In preparation for this Thursday's Great American Smokeout, health officials stressed that individualized assessments and follow-up counseling by health care professionals can help each smoker determine his or her best options for quitting.