Association of Smoking Cessation and Cardiovascular, Cancer, and Respiratory Mortality

There were an estimated 28 million current cigarette smokers in the US, and approximately twice as many former smokers, in 2021.1 Smoking cessation is associated with large reductions in excess mortality compared with continued smoking,2 but the timescale over which cause-specific mortality benefits of cessation may develop is unclear.3-6 Quantifying excess cause-specific mortality among former smokers by years since quitting may inform clinical decision-making and screening programs.

Author/s:

Blake Thomson, Farhad Islami

Adverse physiological effects of smoking cessation on the gastrointestinal tract: A review

Rowan Hutchins — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Date Added:

October 4, 2023

Journal/Publication:

Medicine

Publication Date:

September 22, 2023

Issue:

Volume:

102

URL:

Adverse physiological effects of smoking cessation on the gastrointestinal tract: A review

Type:

Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines

Format:

Article

DOI (1):

10.1097/MD.0000000000035124

Keywords

Smokers

smoking

tobacco

PMID (1):

37747027

MeSH

delivery of health care

Gastrointestinal Tract

Smoking / adverse effects

Smoking Cessation*

Smoking cessation efforts can be thwarted by GI symptoms. This article reviews the causes and potential remedies. James W. Mold, MD, MD, MPH

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Smoking cessation is known to have numerous health benefits, but it can also induce adverse physiological effects, including those affecting the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Understanding the adverse physiological effects of smoking cessation on the GIT is critical for healthcare professionals and smokers attempting to quit, as it enables them to anticipate and manage potential challenges during the smoking cessation process. Although the detrimental effects of smoking on the GIT have been well established, there is a gap in the literature regarding the specific physiological reactions that may occur upon smoking cessation. This mini-review summarizes the current literature on the predisposing factors, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment options for adverse physiological effects of smoking cessation on the GIT. We aimed to raise awareness among busy clinical professionals about these adverse effects, empowering them to effectively support individuals striving to quit smoking and maintain their cessation. By consolidating the existing knowledge in this field, this review offers practical implications for smokers, healthcare providers, and policymakers to optimize smoking cessation interventions and support strategies to improve health outcomes.

Author/s:

Mahyoub, Mueataz A., Al-Qurmoti, Sarah, Rai, Ayesha Akram, Abbas, Mustafa, Jebril, Majed