In every new patient encounter as healthcare professionals we should ASK about their smoking status, ADVISE them on the importance of quitting and ACT on the patients response in an appropriate way. #AllOurHealth
Did you know: Secondhand smoke is dangerous for anyone exposed to it, but children are especially vulnerable due to breathing more rapidly and having less developed airways, lungs and immune systems. #AllOurHealth
An adult with a serious mental illness is 1.8 times more likely to have 3 or more physical health conditions compared to the general population. This emphasises the importance of identifying risk factors and symptoms of mental health problems and taking action ASAP #AllOurhealth