Rasmussen BSC2089 Module 5 Discussion Latest 2022 January

BSC2089 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Module 5 Discussion

Smoking Cessation

Directions:

Smoking cessation continues to be a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiorespiratory and total body wellness. Many options, such as e-cigarettes and vaping, have come to the forefront as cessation alternatives, but studies on safety are lacking. As a healthcare provider, you are likely to encounter questions on strategies for smoking cessation and alternatives.

Initial Post

View Smoking cessation: The role of healthcare professionals and health systems.

After consulting your assigned textbook reading for this  and the article cited here, answer each of the following questions:

What is the role of healthcare providers and healthcare systems in smoking cessation?

Are e-cigarettes and vaping safer than traditional cigarette smoking? Explain.

What is one physiological reason that smoking increases cardiorespiratory or other health risks?