Gendall P, Gendall K, Branston JR, Edwards R, Wilson N, et al
In recent decades, the use of pharmacological treatments such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), bupropion, and cytisine has become a cornerstone of evidence-based strategies for smoking cessation, often combined with behavioral counseling to maximize abstinence outcomes 2
Kids are typically the culprit, but adults can be messy too
Traces of nicotine can generally be found in your hair follicles for up to weeks, months, or even years after your last exposure, according to a 2021 review of literature
Furthermore, many studies find that anti-smoking regulations are associated with better infant and child health
There is compelling evidence of an association between TB and smoking habits, in terms of increased risk of poorer outcome and defaulting on antituberculosis treatment (Bates et al., 2007