Review Article
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 |
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