More Smokers To Quit In 2007

This year is expected to be the biggest year ever for smokers trying to beat their addiction. A survey for the charity “No Smoking Day”, showed 2.8 million of them will definitely try to stop smoking when England goes smoke-free on July 1, 2007.

According to a survey carried out by GfK NOP, one in four UK smokers said that getting rid of smoking in pubs, clubs restaurants and bars would be the boost they need to try and ditch the cigs for good.

Ben Youdan, Chief Executive of No Smoking Day, said: "Millions see England's move to going smokefree as a chance to make a fresh start. Combined with the network of superb NHS stop smoking services, the UK is probably the best place in the world to be if you want to give up smoking."

No Smoking Day offers these top tips for anyone wanting to quit in 2007:

- A 20-a-day smoker stopping at New Year will have saved £350 by No Smoking Day on March 14 and nearly £900 by the time England goes smokefree on July 1!

- Why wait until July to make a quit attempt. By stopping at New Year, or on No Smoking Day you can be totally smokefree well in advance of the ban.

- Smoking can create hormonal imbalances which decrease libido.

- Giving up smoking will improve your sex life!

- Feel fitter within two weeks of stopping: finally run for the bus without a coughing fit.

- By using an NHS stop smoking service you’re four times more likely to quit than going cold turkey.

For more information about stopping smoking and the help available log onto Nosmokingday.org.uk or call the NHS stop smoking helpline on 0800-169-0-169.