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Abstract Introduction Smoking is a leading, preventable cause of death, claiming approximately 8 million lives yearly, per the WHO. This study presents a comprehensive approach for implementing smoking prevention and cessation programs in workplaces. Our program’s objectives include raising awareness of smoking risks in professional settings, facilitating self-assessment of tobacco addiction among employees, and promoting smoking cessation with effective guidance. Methods This research, spanning from 2011 to 2022, encompassed a diverse sample of over 2,000 individuals grappling with various forms of addiction, including tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, opioids, and more. To focus on this intervention, we narrowed our scope to the 461 patients exclusively addicted to cigarettes. Each patient underwent an individual assessment employing the Fagerström questionnaire to determine their level of addiction. Results Among the 461 exclusive tobacco smokers: - Gender distribution revealed 61.1% men and 38.9% women. - The predominant age group was 36 to 50 years. - Remarkably, 71.5% achieved complete smoking cessation after one to four acupuncture sessions, while 7.5% reduced daily consumption from two to three packs to one to three cigarettes. - 6.5% faced challenges in maintaining cessation, 3.2% relapsed, and 11.3% withdrew. - Fagerström test results indicated 65% had high tobacco dependence, 25% moderate dependence, and 10% low dependence. Conclusion Implementing workplace-based smoking cessation and prevention programs addresses substantial public health concerns while offering significant economic and societal benefits. These initiatives represent a crucial step toward mitigating smoking’s devastating impact and enhancing overall workplace well-being.
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