Addressing Adolescent Smoking Cessation through Innovative Approaches: A Call for Action

Radian Ilmaskal; Rinaldi Daswito

doi:10.62404/jhse.v2i2.55

Authors

Radian Ilmaskal Alifah Padang Health Science College, Indonesia
Rinaldi Daswito Health Polytechnic MoH Tanjungpinang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62404/jhse.v2i2.55

Keywords:

Adolescents, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco, Intervention, Quit

Abstract

The issue of adolescent smoking represents a significant challenge to global public health, contributing markedly to the burden of disease and mortality on a global scale. Despite the implementation of numerous strategies to reduce tobacco consumption, the prevalence of smoking among adolescents remains a significant concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The use of tobacco during adolescence not only increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer but also presents challenges to smoking cessation due to the addictive properties of nicotine and the sociocultural factors influencing youth behavior. This paper is expected to offer valuable insights into the potential of technology-based solutions to support smoking cessation among adolescents, contributing to broader efforts to reduce tobacco-related morbidity and mortality on a global scale.

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