New data indicates smokers may avoid medication when quitting
Jump to full article: PR Newswire, 2008-06-25
Author: Source: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Intro: A new survey found that this news has raised safety concerns and caused confusion among a significant percentage of smokers who are aware of the issues and has left them reluctant to quit. Moreover, the survey shows many smokers are avoiding medication to aid in their cessation efforts.(A)
The public health stakes are high as tobacco use kills five million people a year.(B) The majority of people who try quitting do so without assistance.(c) Less than five percent of people who try to quit on their own (cold-turkey) are successful long-term.(D) This underscores the need to get people help with medication when quitting smoking in order to address this important public health issue. Quitting with assistance can more than double one's chances of success.(E)
According to the survey, 31 percent of smokers aware of the safety issues said the recent news concerning a prescription stop-smoking medication has affected their decision to quit smoking or delayed their attempt. . . .
TN products, such as Nicorette, NicoDerm and Commit lozenge have been proven to double the chances of quitting and remaining smoke-free long-term and are far safer than continued smoking.
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