For weight-loss surgery patients who quit smoking, relapse is common

(University of Pittsburgh) Although 1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes the year prior to undergoing weight-loss surgery, nearly all successfully quit at least a month before their operation. However, smoking prevalence steadily climbs to pre-surgery levels within seven years, according to new research. The findings suggest that there may be missed opportunities to engage patients in interventions to improve long-term smoking cessation rates, particularly at regular post-surgery checkups.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news