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
Rok vydání: 2016
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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.
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