Medical research has long shown quitting use of tobacco at any age can improve a person’s health.
But a Duke University shows that the group you might think would be the least likely to quit – individuals over the age of 50 – may actually have the best odds for quitting through a smoking cessation program.
Scientists tracked 573 older patients over 10 years. They found that just 16% of those who joined the use of tobacco cessation program later returned to use of tobacco. Meanwhile, previous research has found young smokers who try to quit have a 35% to 45% relapse rate within two years.
Bottom line – Given the aging worker population and the cost of retiree health care, you may want to keep trying with tobacco use cessation education for your older staff members.
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