The number of adults 65 years and older is projected to nearly double between 2012 and 2050, prompting global efforts to address the inevitable challenges of this population shift. Of concern is the parallel observation that tobacco smoking prevalence in the US and other countries has declined considerably for all age groups except for those 65 and older. Given these trends, it is likely that the absolute number of older adults who smoke will increase in the coming years. This presentation will explore these trends, and address older adults' interest in quitting and cessation rates. The presentation will also expand on the recently published ASAM Criteria (4th Ed) chapter on tobacco use, focusing on older adults and harm reduction approaches.
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:
Understand tobacco use, smoking cessation trends, and responses to traditional tobacco control interventions among older adults in the United States, and the impact of race and economic disparities on these trends.
