title: [Epidemiology of tobacco-related diseases in province of Lower Silesia].
abstract: The aim of the study is to present the epidemiology of tobacco-related diseases in province of Lower Silesia and to determine needs and tasks of medical service at this area. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the world, resulting in approximately 4000000 deaths each year (in Poland probably 70.000 deaths). Results of the study can be a ground for planning of health education and health promotion programs. The aim of the education should be to reduce an incidence of tobacco-related diseases. The target groups should be young people and teenagers. It's necessary to create "no smoking" trend. There is an important role of doctor and nurses. They should set a good example.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Zakład Medycyny Rodzinnej Akademii Medycznej we Wrocławiu. zmr@zmr.am.wroc.pl
authors.forename: Jarosław
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Drobnik
authors.forename: Iwona
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pirogowicz
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mastalerz-Migas
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mazurec
authors.forename: Lech
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lenkiewicz
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Steciwk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology*