It has been estimated that as many as 42,000 additional lives in the United States would be saved each year if 90 percent of smokers were advised by a health professional to quit and were offered medication or other assistance to do so.

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This statement is true. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, up to 42,000 lives in the United States could be saved each year if 90% of smokers were advised by a health professional to quit and were given medication or assistance to help them quit smoking. This highlights the importance of healthcare providers' role in encouraging and supporting smoking cessation efforts among smokers.

It Has Been Estimated That as Many as 42,000 Additional