Jump to full article: Sky News (uk), 2008-04-28
Intro: More than 40% of smokers in England tried to stub out the habit after smoking was banned in public places.
More smokers are trying to quit
Last year's summer ban appeared to be a big motivator for many smokers to quit.
Eight per cent of smokers and ex-smokers surveyed said they attempted to quit due to the ban on smoking in public places being introduced in England and Wales last July.
Another 10% tried to stop smoking on New Year's Eve.
The matter is being discussed at a conference in Cardiff organised by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Wales.
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