The Impact of Smoking Cessation Programs

Abstract

            Tobacco smoking has been among the most important international health issues, as it has been associated with a multitude of diseases and untimely deaths. Its harmful consequences are widespread, and almost all the organ systems in the human body are affected. Although the correlation between smoking and such conditions as lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is most likely to be mentioned, it has a significant effect on the health of the mouth, which is a noticeable and immediate indicator in most cases (Amaral et al., 2023). Oral signs such as periodontitis, oral cancer, loss of teeth, and stained teeth are not cosmetic problems but signs of systemic pathological events. Nonetheless, quitting smoking is an uphill task for millions of people despite the perceived dangers.