Tobacco Cessation

Designation Number:
CAN/BNQ 9700-860
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
11.020.99; 65.160
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

Purpose and Scope
The standard establishes practices related to a system of identification, follow-up and intervention intended for workers of hospitals, mental health centres, substance abuse centres and outpatient care centres such as community health clinics, dentists’ and physicians’ offices, as well as non-governmental organizations that advocate and provide public education material and cessation services.

Project need:

The Government of Canada is committed to reducing tobacco use to less than 5% by 2035 by developing tools such as a standard on tobacco cessation. Indeed, smoking results in illnesses leading to premature death and contributes to billions of dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity. Reaching the less than 5% tobacco use target is possible but will require a large number of Canadians currently using tobacco to quit. Tobacco cessation is, however notoriously difficult. The systematic use of healthcare standards can support the implementation of these proven life-saving approaches and have the potential to save billions in healthcare costs.

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