Journal article
Effectiveness of smoking cessation therapies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BackgroundSmoking remains the leading preventable cause of premature deaths. Several pharmacological interventions now exist to aid smokers in cessation. These include Nicotine Replacement Therapy [NRT], bupropion, and varenicline. We aimed to assess their relative efficacy in smoking cessation by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsWe searched 10 electronic medical databases (inception to Sept. 2006) and bibliographies of …
Authors
Wu P; Wilson K; Dimoulas P; Mills EJ
Journal
BMC Public Health, Vol. 6, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2006
DOI
10.1186/1471-2458-6-300
ISSN
1472-698X