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While smoking cessation appears to decrease AMD risk, it still remains higher than those who have never smoked, even decades after quitting.The report states: The role of smoking in causing advanced AMD, which results in loss of vision, is a significant public health concern and a major clinical issue in the United States because smoking causes both nuclear cataracts and AMD, it is important for ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care providers to assess and address the smoking status of their patients. Sending the message home Health reports help set the stage for public understanding of how lifestyle choices influence their overall well-being, but health care providersinteracting on a personal levelare the ones who truly hone a message of patient action.Daniel Bintz, O.D., AOA Health Promotions Committee member, says changes in health care require optometrists to ask the lifestyle question, Do you use tobacco products? and provide referral options for people desiring to quit.This being an area hes strongly advocated, Dr
They are needed to build the borders of our cells, create molecules and hormones, coat important neurons in the brain, protect and insulate our organs, store energy between meals, and perform many other vital functions
Since childrens exposure to second-hand smoke is unlikely to occur in, or near, worksites and bars, the positive effect of 100% smoke-free laws on child health suggests that these laws may reduce childrens exposure outside of banned locations
