Why advance directive conversations should not wait for the emergency department
News|Articles|August 29, 2023
Trends of smoking in America – a slideshow
Author(s)Richard Payerchin, Logan Lutton
If your patients don’t use cigarettes, they may be vaping or using marijuana.
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If your patients’ conduct is following the national trend, you may be noticing far fewer smokers in your panel.
But take note: People, especially young adults, still are using marijuana and vaping with e-cigarettes.
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Here are some facts and figures from Gallup’s findings about smoking in America. The poll was conducted in July this year.
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