From New Zealand To Malaysia: Making Smoking Free Agenda for Psychiatrists In Malaysia
- Author:
Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin
- Publication Type:Other types
- Keywords:
Smoking Cessation, Psychiatry, Psychiatrist, Mental Illness, Malaysia
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2012;13(2):1-4
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective: This article highlights the issues pertaining to psychiatry and smoking as reported in a symposium on smoking cessation in Malaysia. Methods: A report on a
meeting outcome of a symposium on “Making smoking free agenda for psychiatrists in Malaysia.” Results: Smoking is still the number one public health problem and
those with mental illness were at a high risk. Despite that, they are often under served in service provision by those caring for them. These shortcoming are seen
more and more in Malaysia, where smoking and psychiatry is under researched. Conclusion: More research are needed on the why and how psychiatrist can play a major role in ensuring that those with mental illness in Malaysia are provided equal opportunities to quit smoking.
