Tobacco Smoking Addiction: Epidemiology, Genetics, Mechanisms, and Treatment
This book provides the most recent knowledge on almost all key aspects of the health impact of tobacco smoking. Its 21 chapters focus on both preclinical and clinical studies. The contents are broad, covering the epidemiology of tobacco smoking
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Tobacco Smoking Addiction: Epidemiology, Genetics, Mechanisms, and Treatment
Tobacco Smoking Addiction: Epidemiology, Genetics, Mechanisms, and Treatment
Ming D. Li
Tobacco Smoking Addiction: Epidemiology, Genetics, Mechanisms, and Treatment
Ming D. Li University of Virginia Charlottesville, USA Zhejiang University Hangzhou, China
ISBN 978-981-10-7529-2 ISBN 978-981-10-7530-8 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-7530-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018934840 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. part of Springer Nature. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Preface
This book, Tobacco Smoking Addiction: Epidemiology, Genetics, Mechanisms, and Treatment, is my attempt to provide updated knowledge and views of what we have learned about nicotine addiction from multiple disciplines. According to a recent World Health Organization report, more than 1 billion men and 250 million women currently smoke and the number of deaths caused by smoking is estimated to be over 6 million annually. Tobacco smoking is one of the most preventable causes of various cancers, especially lung cancer. How to prevent and treat tobacco addiction has become one of the most important tasks for researchers, physicians, and governments throughout the world. To reveal the susceptibility genes for nicotine addiction and successful smoking cessation, thousands of clinical and basic scientists throughout the world have been engaging in research on this behavior. Through these investigations, we have learned much about the genetics, mechanisms, pathology, and, yes, treatment of this complex disorder. Most of these accomplishments are
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