Tabaquismo: concepto e impacto individual y social

Abstract

Tobacco use is a chronic, recurring disease characterized by nicotine addiction and constant exposure to the various toxins present in tobacco. This condition is associated with a high degree of morbidity and mortality, as tobacco use is associated with multiple health problems such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, among others. It is one of the public health problems that is most difficult to eradicate, despite the multiple campaigns there are at present, given that a large percentage of individuals worldwide continue to use tobacco. Health professionals play a fundamental role in the fight against tobacco use, both in prevention and in treatment. The two main pillars in stopping tobacco use are cognitive behavioral therapy and drug therapy. The scientific evidence has demonstrated that current treatments for stopping smoking are safe and effective, but there are financial and personal conditions that limit access to them.