Tobacco smoke free environment: A need of this hour
SunilMunakomi, Assistant Professor, Kathmandu Universitysunilmunakomi@gmail.com
Submitted September 19, 2017
The editorial article by Dr. Boehme emphasized upon the importance of smoking cessation in preventing secondary strokes. [1] One major aspect that needs to be addressed is the risk of side-stream or second-hand smoking. Smokers who quit smoking continue to be at increased risk of future strokes if they remain or work within environments of tobacco smoke. Studies assessing risk of stroke due to smoking results in underestimations if only active smoking, and not passive, is considered. A tobacco smoke-free environment is a more rational approach in minimizing the risks due to the global-health hazard rather than just promoting smoking cessation.
1. Boehme A. Smoking cessation and secondary stroke prevention. Neurology Epub 2017 Sep 8.
For disclosures, please contact the editorial office at journal@neurology.org.
The editorial article by Dr. Boehme emphasized upon the importance of smoking cessation in preventing secondary strokes. [1] One major aspect that needs to be addressed is the risk of side-stream or second-hand smoking. Smokers who quit smoking continue to be at increased risk of future strokes if they remain or work within environments of tobacco smoke. Studies assessing risk of stroke due to smoking results in underestimations if only active smoking, and not passive, is considered. A tobacco smoke-free environment is a more rational approach in minimizing the risks due to the global-health hazard rather than just promoting smoking cessation.
1. Boehme A. Smoking cessation and secondary stroke prevention. Neurology Epub 2017 Sep 8.
For disclosures, please contact the editorial office at journal@neurology.org.