Experts: New guidelines to help Canadians quit smoking

New national smoking cessation guidelines caution that e-cigarettes should generally not be the first choice for people trying to quit. Published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the new guidelines recommend proven supports such as counselling and nicotine replacement therapies.

McGill University experts are available to comment on this topic:

Christopher Labos, MD, is a cardiologist and associate with McGill’s Office for Science and Society. He can speak to the health risks of smoking and vaping, and the evidence behind smoking cessation strategies.

christopher.labos [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Carolyn Baglole is Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Pathology, and Pharmacology & Therapeutics at McGill and Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. She studies the impact of cigarette smoke, vaping and cannabis on long-term lung health.

carolyn.baglole [at] mcgill.ca (English)