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Repeal of smokefree laws is set to preserve inequities
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Repeal of smokefree laws is set to preserve inequities
Wednesday 24 April 2024, 12:20 AM
Remind patients that smoking tobacco is the main risk factor for head and neck cancer [Image: lilartsy on Unsplash]
This article looks at the detrimental effects that repealing smokefree legislation will have on the head and neck cancer landscape
This Practice article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 credits for continuing professional development purposes (1, Educate small, BACK panel - grey
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3. Caini S, Del Riccio M, Vettori V, et al. Post-diagnosis smoking cessation and survival of patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Cancer 2022;127(11):1907–15.
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