Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use

Counseling and Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use and Tobacco-Caused Disease in Adults and Pregnant Women
Release Date: April 2009
Summary of Recommendations / Supporting Documents
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This recommendation reaffirms the Task Force's 2003 recommendation on Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use and Tobacco-Caused Disease, with respect to counseling of adults and pregnant women. in 2003, the Task Force found the evidence insufficient to recommend for or against counseling of children and adolescents. An updated recommendation on this topic is being prepared. Go to http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspstbac.htm to view the 2003 recommendation.


Summary of Recommendations
The USPSTF recommends that clinicians ask all adults about tobacco use and provide tobacco cessation interventions for those who use tobacco products.
Grade: A recommendation.
The USPSTF recommends that clinicians ask all pregnant women about tobacco use and provide augmented, pregnancy-tailored counseling for those who smoke.
Grade: A recommendation.
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Supporting Documents
Counseling and Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use and Tobacco-Caused Disease in Adults and Pregnant Women, April 2009
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 235 KB; PDF Help)
Clinical Summary
U.S. Public Health Services Guideline: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update. Go to: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/
Current as of April 2009

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Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use