Tobacco cessation is an important component of a comprehensive tobacco control strategy since quitting tobacco is the single most important intervention that can improve the duration and quality of life of every tobacco user. Behavioural counselling is the cost effective way of reducing ill health by providing both immediate and long-term health benefits at the community, national and individual levels. This short communication highlights and provides guidelines to strengthen tobacco cessation activities and various management methods of tobacco cessation in tobacco users.
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