Comparative Analysis of Hypertension Guidelines: Unveiling Consensus and Discrepancies in Lifestyle Modifications for Blood Pressure Control

Table 8

Summary of recommendations about smoking cessation in guidelines.

Guideline	Smoking cessation	Class of recommendation and level of evidence
2017 ACC [10]	NA	NA
2018 ESC [11]	Smoking cessation, supportive care, and referral to smoking cessation programs are recommended	I B
2019 NICE [12]	Offer advice and help to smokers to stop smoking	NA
2020 CAN [13]	NA	NA
2020 ISH [14]	Smoking is a major risk factor for CVD, COPD, and cancer. Smoking cessation and referral to smoking cessation programs are advised	NA