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World J Diabetes. Aug 15, 2014; 5(4): 444-470
Published online Aug 15, 2014. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v5.i4.444
Table 4 The strategic “five As” for smoking cessation
A-ASK:Systematically inquire about smoking status at every opportunity
A-ADVISE:Unequivocally urge all smokers to quit
A-ASSESS:Determine the person’s degree of addiction and readiness to quit
A-ASSISTAgree on a smoking cessation strategy, including setting a quit date, behavioral counseling, and pharmacological support
A-ARRANGEArrange a schedule for follow-up