Smoking behavior and cessation experiences among current smokers living in Ankara, Turkey

Ybarra, Michele, Baci Bosi, Tulay, Bilir, Nazmi, Holtrop, Jodi, & Emri, Salih. (2009, April). Smoking Behavior and Cessation Experiences among Current Smokers Living in Ankara, Turkey. Presented at the World Public Health Association Conference, Istanbul, Turkey.

Summary:

The desire to quit appears to be strong among current adult smokers in Ankara. Public health efforts should capitalize on health concerns related to smoking and increase their efforts to reach older smokers and those who are heavily addicted to cigarettes. Our data, although preliminary, serve as a call for targeted, tailored smoking cessation services for women.

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