Smoking Is a Women's Health Issue Across the Life Cycle

Abstract

Many women know about the risks of lung cancer and cardiovascular disease that stem from tobacco use, but many don't realize there are several other potential health consequences of smoking. Nurses should utilize every opportunity to educate women about the various health risks of smoking. Promotion of smoking cessation now may help women prevent numeroushealth problems later.

Keywords: cancer; cardiovascular disease; health promotion; smoking cessation; women's health.