October 4, 2004
Text messages help smokers quit
The British Heart Foundation is launching a new weapon against smoking - sending supportive texts and e-mails to those trying to quit, according to the BBC.
"Advice packs giving practical tips on giving up will be sent to millions of smokers and their families in England.
Smokers can also sign up for the free texts and e-mails which will describe how their bodies recover from smoking.
There is also a counselling helpline and "Fatris", a Tetris-style game that can be played on a mobile or the net.
The BHF hopes a multimedia approach will encourage more people to quit."
Related - Dare To Say No! - A text messaging campaign launched by the European Union this year, to warn teenagers about the dangers related to smoking and tobacco. Launched April 1st in most European countries, it will continue until 2004."
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