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University of Birmingham: Improved Smoking Cessation Support Needed for Surgery Patients Across Europe
April 19, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 19 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:

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Improved smoking cessation support needed for surgery patients across Europe

Smokers and people who recently quit are more likely to face complications after having an operation than non-smokers, a new study reveals.

Experts say there is an urgent need for focussed action to encourage people to stop smoking before undergoing elective surgery, after th . . .

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