Dr. Barry Dworkin

Hospital-based smoking cessation program is cost-effective

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 19, 2014

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Source:

Cost-effectiveness of smoking cessation counseling during hospitalization shown in study

Reference:

Economic evaluation of a hospital-initiated intervention for smokers with chronic disease, in Ontario, Canada. Tobacco Control, 2014; DOI:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2013-051483

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