Experts: New guidelines to help Canadians quit smoking
New national smoking cessation guidelines caution that e-cigarettes should generally not be the first choice for people trying to quit. Published in the , the new guidelines recommend proven supports such as counselling and nicotine replacement therapies.
91社区 experts are available to comment on this topic:
Christopher Labos, MD, is a cardiologist and associate with 91社区鈥檚 Office for Science and Society. He can speak to the health risks of smoking and vaping, and the evidence behind smoking cessation strategies.
christopher.labos [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
Carolyn Baglole, MD, is Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Pathology, and Pharmacology & Therapeutics at 91社区 and Scientist at the Research Institute of the 91社区 Health Centre. She studies the impact of cigarette smoke, vaping and cannabis on long-term lung health.
carolyn.baglole [at] mcgill.ca (English)
