Cessation Overview
Currently, about 17% of people in Colorado smoke, and roughly 4,300 Coloradans die each year from tobacco-related illnesses.
However, 85% of Colorado smokers have indicated they want to quit and with your help they can receive the resources they need. It can be hard to quit, but the combination of proactive coaching (Colorado QuitLine) and medication (nicotine replacement therapy) can greatly increase the odds of success.
If you have patients who smoke, you may be able to help them quit by asking every patient two key questions: “Do you smoke? If so, would you like to stop?”
Asking these questions is important. Research shows that intervention by medical providers can increase cessation rates. You have an important role in communicating to patients and clients that they should quit and that you can help. By reinforcing this message with every patient and client upon every visit, you can positively impact the health of thousands of Coloradoans.
However, 85% of Colorado smokers have indicated they want to quit and with your help they can receive the resources they need. It can be hard to quit, but the combination of proactive coaching (Colorado QuitLine) and medication (nicotine replacement therapy) can greatly increase the odds of success.
If you have patients who smoke, you may be able to help them quit by asking every patient two key questions: “Do you smoke? If so, would you like to stop?”
Asking these questions is important. Research shows that intervention by medical providers can increase cessation rates. You have an important role in communicating to patients and clients that they should quit and that you can help. By reinforcing this message with every patient and client upon every visit, you can positively impact the health of thousands of Coloradoans.
