Awareness and preparedness in smoking cessation among smoker patients scheduled for elective surgery in HUSM
Background: Smoking is the single most cause of preventable disease and premature death. Perioperative smoking is linked to various complications and morbidity and to a significant economic burden. Elective surgery offers a powerful opportunity for surgeon and anesthetist to help smokers quit. Th...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2016
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/43498/ |