Smoking: Its Impact on Urologic Health

Reviews in Urology

Neil Baum¹  David Mobley² 

[1] Department of Urology, Tulane Medical School,, New Orleans, LA;Institute for Academic Medicine,, Houston, TX

关键词: Bladder cancer;    Prostate cancer;    Kidney cancer;    Erectile dysfunction;    Interstitial cystitis;   

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学科分类：基础医学

来源: MedReviews, LLC

【 摘 要 】

Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, and smoking is a leading cause of cancer and death from cancer. There is also evidence that smoking is associated with several urologic diseases. Urologists have a unique opportunity to help our patients lead healthy lifestyles, which includes ending their dependence on nicotine and tobacco. This article points out the various urologic conditions associated with smoking and tobacco use with the intention of providing physicians and patients with knowledge and education regarding this connection.

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