Author(s): Valer Donca | Dan Rădulescu | Antonia Macarie | Elena Buzdugan | Luminiţa Paşca | Adela M. Şerban
Journal: Human & Veterinary Medicine
ISSN 2066-7655
Volume: 3;
Issue: 3;
Start page: 227;
Date: 2011;
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Keywords: elderly | smoking | aging
ABSTRACT
Smoking in elderly is still a frequent phenomenon and it represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Smoking is also an important cause of acceleration of processes that accompany physiological aging. Both elements are directly responsible for the so-called unsuccessful aging. Although smoking cessation, even at an advanced age, has beneficial effects, smoking cessation counseling of elderly may be a real challenge for doctors. The use of therapeutic means that have demonstrated their efficacy in adult population can be, with certain reserves, a viable alternative for smoking cessation in the elderly.
Journal: Human & Veterinary Medicine
ISSN 2066-7655
Volume: 3;
Issue: 3;
Start page: 227;
Date: 2011;
VIEW PDF
DOWNLOAD PDF Original pageKeywords: elderly | smoking | aging
ABSTRACT
Smoking in elderly is still a frequent phenomenon and it represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Smoking is also an important cause of acceleration of processes that accompany physiological aging. Both elements are directly responsible for the so-called unsuccessful aging. Although smoking cessation, even at an advanced age, has beneficial effects, smoking cessation counseling of elderly may be a real challenge for doctors. The use of therapeutic means that have demonstrated their efficacy in adult population can be, with certain reserves, a viable alternative for smoking cessation in the elderly.
