Light smokers are less likely to receive advice to quit from their GP than moderate-to-heavy smokers: A comparison of national survey data from the Netherlands and England

A substantial proportion of smokers nowadays smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes per day (cpd). These 'light' smokers are still exposed to significant health risks but may not receive as much attention from health professionals as heavier smokers. The Netherlands and England are two countries with very different smoking cessation treatment climates and may vary in the extent to which GPs advise on smoking cessation. Objectives: To assess whether Dutch and English light smokers (<10 cpd) are less likely to receive advice to stop smoking during a consultation with their GP than moderate-to-heavy s... Mehr ...