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Socialising leads most Connacht smokers to increase smoking

New research carried out on behalf of Aviva Health Insurance has revealed that 61 per cent of Connacht and Ulster smokers (including those living in Galway) claim an increase in socialising as the reason for smoking more during the Christmas period.

In addition, over half (56 per cent) of Connacht and Ulster smokers are planning to quit the habit in the New Year during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, with nearly a fifth (18 per cent) of all people surveyed admitting to smoking either full-time or part-time.

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Source: Galway Advertiser, 19/01/2012

Posted by Andy on 01/19 at 03:06 PM in
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