Associated risks of smoking and possible benefits of cessation in Covid-19: a rapid narrative review
Abstract: Objective: To describe the possible risks associated to smoking in the spread and complications of Covid-19, emphasizing in the benefits of quitting smoking. Materials and methods: The narrative review methodology and the established process for Cochrane rapid reviews were used. Results: The scientific evidence related to smoking and Covid-19 remains limited. However, there is an already documented trend in cross-sectional, clinical studies and meta-analyses on the increased risk of adverse outcomes with Covid-19 associated with tobacco use. Conclusions: It is necessary to issue a warning that persons who smoke would have greater risks in the Covid-19 pandemic, which add to the many already known risks of tobacco use. Thus, quitting smoking becomes a relevant preventive measure to better confront SARS-CoV-2.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública
2021
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-36342021000200262 |
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