Why do so many veterans smoke cigarettes?
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DonnaLee A. Pollack, MSN, RN, MPH, FNP-C, CWCN-AP, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA; Deborah Behan, PhD, RN-BC, Evidence Based Practice and Research Committee, Texas Health Resources, Bedford, Texas, USA
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Tacit approval of cigarette smoking by the military is a key factor in the elevated number of military veterans who smoke as compared to civilians. Understanding the historical perspective is important for healthcare personnel to assist veterans with smoking cessation.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Keywords | Military; Smoking; Veteran |
Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Date | 2019 |
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