Young Kiwis smoke less after txt

A University of Auckland study has shown that text messages can help young smokers quit cigarettes, reports the New Zealand Herald and New Scientist.

"Quit rates at six weeks of young smokers receiving active text support on Stomp, or the Stop Smoking with Mobile Phones Trial, were double those in a control group, the international journal Tobacco Control reported."

emily | 10:41 AM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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