Awareness of the Saudi population regarding the effects of smoking on fracture healing
Open Access
- 21 August 2025
- journal article
- Published by European Publishing in Tobacco Induced Diseases
- Vol. 23 (August) , 1-11
Abstract
Introduction: Smoking tobacco negatively affects fracture healing, increasing the risk of delayed union, malunion, and nonunion, as well as healthcare expenses. Although smoking is common in Saudi Arabia, the literature on public awareness of the negative impact of smoking on fractures is...Keywords
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