Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
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The elderly smoker can suffer numerous diseases as a result of long-term tobacco use but evidence demonstrates that smoking cessation is beneficial. Self-help material, counselling, group therapy and medications are all useful, although the elderly can present unique challenges and require special considerations. Clinician encouragement and support remain important.