CHADIS Resources: Smoking Risk Factor Guidelines

Resource Type

Info for Clinician

Description

Reviews the AAP Guidelines on Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) exposure and provides tips on how clinicians can address tobacco use with patients. Also covers the epidemiology of childhood smoking and factors associated with youth tobacco use. Lists FAQ's that clinicians may ask or be asked by parents or youth, like "What can parents do to prevent their kids from smoking?" and "What are the first-choice medications?".

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)

Web Address

http://resources.childhealthcare.org/cocoon/rfg/smoking.html

Languages

English

Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , CDC, Tobacco Information and Prevention Source