Fast Five Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About Nicotine Addiction and Cessation

Stephen Soreff, MD

December 08, 2017

One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to quit smoking. Nicotine addiction is the second-leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of preventable death. Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States, including more than 41,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke exposure. This is about 1 in 5 deaths annually or 1300 deaths every day.

Are you familiar with the signs and symptoms associated with nicotine addiction and treatment options to help those looking to quit smoking? As "New Year's resolution" season fast approaches, test your knowledge with this quick quiz.

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