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A Smoking Cessation Policy for Scotland

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Summary
Introduction
Nicotine
Smoking Cessation Interventions
Approaches in Different Settings
Cost Effectiveness
Inequalities in Tobacco Use
Other Issues
Conclusions
Recommendations
References
Appendices


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