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There Are 3 Million Fewer Smokers in the US Today Than in 2009 — Why the Huge Drop?

Mike Adams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:32:03 +0000

It appears as if some smokers have been forced to either kick the habit or go broke, as a new study recently found that a massive tobacco tax increase may be responsible for the decline in smokers in this country, specifically among teens, the lower class and those who receive welfare. After President Obama signed [...]

Doctors Should Offer All Smokers Help with Quitting, Study Says

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:15:17 +0000

Although doctors typically gauge a smoker’s willingness to quit before offering help in doing so, new research indicates that help should be offered to all smokers. After reviewing 13 past clinical trials, UK researchers found that some smokers at least tried to quit after getting simple advice from a doctor, but actual assistance in quitting [...]

Sorry Smokers, It's Better to Avoid Short Cuts When Quitting — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:11:30 +0000

While surveys consistently show that more than 3 out of 4 smokers would like to quit, only about 10 percent of those who try each year are successful.

Fortunately, new studies show one way to raise those numbers is to treat smoking as a chronic disease — like high blood pressure — for which long-term treatment is offered.