Smoking cessation and Cardiovascular diseases

The effect of post cigarette smoking cessation weight gain on Type 2 diabetes et cardiovascular risk.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this CPD activity is to update the reader on the current standing, with regard to literature, on the obesity paradox after smoking cessation.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The effect of cigarette smoking cessation on the weight,

2. The effect of post cigarette smoking cessation weight gain on type 2 diabetes,
3. Various nicotine replacement therapies
4. The role of e-cigarettes in cigarette smoking cessation
5. Limitations of studies evaluating the efficiency of e-cigarette.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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