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Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, with high prevalence among hospitalized patients. Hospitalization presents an opportunity to initiate and engage patients in tobacco treatment. This guideline includes eight evidence-based recommendations for tobacco treatment in the inpatient setting.
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In hospitalized adults who smoke cigarettes, we recommend initiating varenicline during hospitalization to promote smoking cessation.
In hospitalized adults who smoke cigarettes, we recommend inpatient tobacco treatment counseling over brief advice.
In hospitalized adults who smoke cigarettes, we recommend postdischarge telephone-based counseling over no postdischarge counseling.
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