Recommendations	Grade of recommendation	Level of evidence
Tobacco use is a modifiable risk factor for CVD in elderly individuals and cessation is recommended	I	C
Use of multidisciplinary approaches, with the 4 As Method, is recommended: ask, advise, assist, and arrange follow up	I	C
Nicotine/bupropion transdermal patches or chewing gum may be used to cease tobacco use	IIa	C

CVD: cardiovascular disease.