Learn about the prevalence and epidemiology of smoking in Italy, and explore successful tobacco prevention and control programs.

This 8-minute recording was presented at the 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of researchers and healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat patients with lung cancer including medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.

Upon completion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

• Learn about the prevalence and epidemiology of smoking in Italy.
• Explore successful tobacco prevention and control programs in Italy.

Presenter:

• Silvia Novello, MD, PhD, Professor of Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Italy

The information presented is that of the contributing faculty and does not necessarily represent the views of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer and/or any named commercial entity providing financial support. Specific therapies discussed may not be approved and/or specified for use as indicated by the faculty presenters. Therefore, before prescribing any medication, please review the complete prescribing information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse effects.

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

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