Urological disease and tobacco. A review for raising the awareness of urologists
| Autor: | S. Méndez-Rubio, V. Sanz-de-Burgoa, J.M. Cozar-Olmo, M. Esteban-Fuertes, B. Méndez-Cea, J. Salinas-Casado |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
| Předmět: |
Gynecology
Surgeon general medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Smoking prevention medicine.medical_treatment 030232 urology & nephrology Context (language use) General Medicine Disease 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Family medicine medicine Smoking cessation Preventable death business |
| Zdroj: | Actas Urológicas Españolas (English Edition). 40:424-433 |
| ISSN: | 2173-5786 |
| Popis: | Context Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in our community. Its relationship with urological disease is well documented. Objective To present an updated review on the relationship between urological disease and tobacco consumption and the importance of involving urologists in smoking prevention. Acquisition and synthesis of evidence We conducted a review of current literature, primarily by searching PubMed and using as the main base the report on the consequences of smoking on health performed by the Surgeon General. Conclusion Urologists play an essential role in informing patients of the relationship between smoking and urological disease. It is the duty of every urologist to play a more active role in educating patients and promoting smoking cessation. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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