COVID-19 and Smoking: Latest Updates from the CDC and the Frontlines

Описание: Nearly 14% of the US adult population, or 34.2 million adults, currently smoke, and 16 million adults live with a smoking-related illness. The CDC cites smoking as a risk factor for COVID-19 due to its compromising effect on the immune system. This webinar with the CDC that will share the latest evidence of the impact of COVID-19 on current and former smokers, and how to best initiate cessation conversations with patients in the current environment.

To receive 1.0 credit of AOA Category 1-A CME or a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, successfully complete the online quiz by answering at least 70% of the questions correctly and course evaluation.

The AOA and AOIA acknowledge that support for this activity was provided by the Centers for Disease Control.