The Health Risks of Smoking
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What does the text suggest about the significance of a high quit rate to the organization?

  • A high quit rate is only significant to the organization if a large proportion of smoking employees enter the program. (correct)
  • A high quit rate is only significant to the organization if a small proportion of smoking employees enter the program.
  • The significance of a high quit rate to the organization is not dependent on the proportion of smoking employees who participate in the program.
  • A high quit rate is always significant to the organization, regardless of the proportion of smoking employees who participate in the program.
  • What is the typical range of quit rates reported in the literature for workplace smoking cessation interventions?

  • 12-60% (correct)
  • 10-50%
  • 20-40%
  • 25-35%
  • What does the text say about the relationship between participation rates and quit rates in workplace smoking cessation programs?

  • Participation rates are typically higher than quit rates.
  • Participation rates and quit rates are typically the same.
  • Participation rates are not related to quit rates.
  • Participation rates are typically lower than quit rates. (correct)
  • What can increase the participation rate in workplace smoking cessation programs?

    <p>Offering incentives such as competitions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about the cost-effectiveness of workplace smoking cessation programs?

    <p>Workplace smoking cessation programs can yield a cost-benefit ratio of $8.75 for every $1 spent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the health risks associated with smoking mentioned in the text?

    <p>Coronary heart disease, stroke, and cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of U.S. adults were estimated to smoke in 2009?

    <p>20.6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated percentage of U.S. adults smoking in 1965?

    <p>42.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much were the medical costs linked to smoking in the United States from 2000-2004?

    <p>$96 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measure is used to determine the success of smoking cessation programs according to the text?

    <p>% of smokers who try quitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led organizations to increase their sponsorship of smoking cessation programs as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Government regulations enforcing smoking bans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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