Measuring CO in an anti-smoking campaign in Virovitičko-podravska County in Croatia
S. Mihaljević, M. Beneš, M. Venus

TL;DR
This study explores how measuring exhaled carbon monoxide helps smokers quit by showing the health impact of smoking and identifies factors linked to CO levels.
Contribution
The study provides empirical evidence of factors influencing exhaled CO levels during an anti-smoking campaign in Croatia.
Findings
Longer non-smoking status is strongly associated with lower CO levels.
Daily cigarette consumption and years as a smoker correlate with higher CO levels.
Testing time after 3 PM and age also show significant partial correlations with CO levels.
Abstract
Measuring carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaled breath with a visual representation can aid in smoking cessation by increasing smokers’ awareness of how smoking negatively affects their health and how many harmful substances they introduce into their bodies. Individuals attempting to quit smoking can regularly measure CO levels to monitor their progress in reducing this gas in their system. The national „Smoke Out Day” is a day aimed at encouraging smokers to quit smoking in the Republic of Croatia. It is celebrated on the first day of Lent, as it is a period when most people contemplate giving up something they enjoy throughout the year. The Institute of Public Health of Virovitičko-podravska County sets up a booth in one of the cities in County on that day. There we offer pamphlets to passersby with information about the harmful effects of smoking and provide them with the opportunity to…
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Taxonomy
TopicsSmoking Behavior and Cessation
