Europe’s “anti-leader” in male smoking: can Georgia change the trend?

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Our experts have launched a series of training sessions and informational meetings for doctors in Georgia, focused on tobacco dependence and the crucial role of healthcare professionals in helping patients quit smoking.

The level of knowledge about tobacco addiction mechanisms, modern cessation methods, and the physician’s role in this process remains very limited.
Why does the average smoker make about 30 attempts before successfully quitting?
What can doctors do to make this journey shorter and more successful?

Georgia ranks among the top European countries for smoking prevalence among men, which makes this initiative especially urgent.

The project aims to increase awareness and motivation among medical professionals to support smokers who want to quit, ultimately reducing the burden of tobacco-related diseases in the country and across the region.

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