Indicate the current level of tobacco cigarette use by the individual. This refers to any and all types of tobacco cigarettes, including menthol cigarettes, bidis (thinner than regular cigarettes and flavored like sweets), clove cigarettes (kreteks), or other flavored tobacco cigarettes. All tobacco products contain nicotine and other harmful substances, and cannot be considered safe in any amount or form.

The term "Former smoker" includes any amount of past smoking. If the patient used to smoke two packs a day but quit, or if the patient has smoked five cigarettes in the past decade, both are considered "former smokers."

If the patient is a former or current smoker (answers b,c, or d), a field will appear on the right of the question asking the "Age Began Smoking Cigarettes." In that box, enter the numerical age (e.g., 21) at which the patient began smoking. This number must be a whole number and greater than zero (0).

If the patient is a former smoker, a second field will appear under that asking "Year Quit;" enter the year in YYYY format (e.g., 1997) that the patient quit smoking.

Cigar or Pipe Use:

Indicate the level of cigar or pipe use by the individual. All tobacco products contain nicotine and other harmful substances, and cannot be considered safe in any amount or form, so any and all types of tobacco and pipes (for example, a hookah) should be considered.

The term "Former smoker" includes any amount of past smoking. If the patient used to smoke five cigars a day but quit, or if the patient has smoked three cigars in the past decade, both are considered "former smokers."

If the patient is a former or current smoker (answers b,c, or d), a field will appear on the right of the question asking the "Age Began Smoking Cigars." In that box, enter the numerical age (e.g., 21) at which the patient began smoking cigars or pipes. This number must be a whole number and greater than zero (0).

If the patient is a former smoker, a second field will appear under that asking "Year Quit;" enter the year in YYYY format (e.g., 1997) that the patient quit smoking cigars or pipes.

Smokeless Tobacco Use:

Indicate the level of smokeless tobacco use by the individual. All tobacco products contain nicotine and other harmful substances, and cannot be considered safe in any amount or form.

The term "Former user" includes any amount of past smokeless tobacco use. If the patient used to chew a can a day but quit, or if the patient has chewed three times in the past decade and quit, both are considered "former users."

If the patient is a former or current user (answers b,c, or d), a field will appear on the right of the question asking the "Age Began Using Smokeless Tobacco." In that box, enter the numerical age (e.g., 21) at which the patient began using smokeless tobacco. This number must be a whole number and greater than zero (0).

If the patient is a former user, a second field will appear under that asking "Year Quit;" enter the year in YYYY format (e.g., 1997) that the patient quit using smokeless tobacco.

For more specific details:

For information and definitions of terms on this page, please refer to the Oral Cancer Risk Assessment Definitions of Terms resources in the Appendix.

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