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Smoking and smoking cessation: occupational health issues.

Smoking and smoking cessation are two important topics for occupational health nurses. As was emphasized in the 1979 Surgeon General's Report, Smoking and Health, "In every race, sex, and age group, blue collar workers are especially susceptible to the combined effects of cigarette smoking and exposure to toxic industrial agents" (U.S. Public Health Service, 1979). Employees are increasing their awareness of the health consequences of smoking and are seeking cessation information and assistance, non-smoking employees are asserting their rights and concerns about involuntary smoking, and employers are seeking strategies to improve overall health care costs. There neverhas been such a need for occupational health nurses to be informed about smoking risks and strategies for smoking cessation.