Since 2012, the National Methodology Center for Smoking Cessation Support has been operating at the National Korányi Institute for Pulmonology, serving as the key hub for coordinating smoking cessation activities in Hungary. Its mission includes:
Over the years, the Methodology Center has built a strong partnership with the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention. This collaboration has involved adapting the ENSP Tobacco Dependence Treatment Guidelines for Hungary, as well as contributing expertise to international initiatives aimed at advancing tobacco control.
In 2025, ENSP released the 4th edition of the Tobacco Dependence Treatment Guidelines. Recognizing the importance of making these guidelines accessible, ENSP invited the Hungarian Methodology Center to prepare the official Hungarian translation. The Hungarian edition was published in July 2025, marking a milestone in supporting healthcare professionals across the country.
Printed copies of the guidelines are now being distributed at the Methodology Center’s smoking cessation training sessions, as well as through Health Promotion Offices, which provide both individual and group counseling nationwide. This initiative ensures that evidence-based, up-to-date methods for supporting people to quit smoking are available to all healthcare providers in Hungary.
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