Menu
01/10/2013
Over Half Quit Smoking Through Cessation Services
Figures released today show that of all the smokers in Northern Ireland who sought to kick the habit through smoking cessation services last year, such as those provided by a hospital or GP, over half managed to successfully quit.
A total of 32,714 people set a quit date through smoking cessation services during the period 2012/13, indicating a decrease of 6,490 (17%) on the same period last year.
At the four week follow-up 18,516 reported that they had successfully quit, amounting to 57%.
The statistics have been released by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.
Of those setting a quit date, 2% were under 18 years of age, 39% were aged 18-34, 23% were aged 35-44, 25% were aged 45-59 and 11% were aged 60 and over.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) was the most popular drug therapy, having been used by 75% of those who set a quit date.
The four week success rate was 58% for males and 55% for females. Success at four weeks increased with age, from 39% for the under 18s to 63% for those aged 60 and over.
At the four week follow-up, 27% reported that they had not successfully quit.
Of these, 60% had reduced their smoking intake and 38% indicated that they intend to rejoin the smoking cessation programme.
Of the 713 young people (aged 11 to 17) who set a quit date, 39% reported to have successfully quit at the four week follow-up, 40% indicated that they were still smoking and 22% were not able to be contacted for the follow-up.
(IT/MH)
A total of 32,714 people set a quit date through smoking cessation services during the period 2012/13, indicating a decrease of 6,490 (17%) on the same period last year.
At the four week follow-up 18,516 reported that they had successfully quit, amounting to 57%.
The statistics have been released by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.
Of those setting a quit date, 2% were under 18 years of age, 39% were aged 18-34, 23% were aged 35-44, 25% were aged 45-59 and 11% were aged 60 and over.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) was the most popular drug therapy, having been used by 75% of those who set a quit date.
The four week success rate was 58% for males and 55% for females. Success at four weeks increased with age, from 39% for the under 18s to 63% for those aged 60 and over.
At the four week follow-up, 27% reported that they had not successfully quit.
Of these, 60% had reduced their smoking intake and 38% indicated that they intend to rejoin the smoking cessation programme.
Of the 713 young people (aged 11 to 17) who set a quit date, 39% reported to have successfully quit at the four week follow-up, 40% indicated that they were still smoking and 22% were not able to be contacted for the follow-up.
(IT/MH)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
11 December 2024
Health Minister Launches New Three-Year Strategic Plan
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of a new three-year strategic plan for health and social care across Northern Ireland.
Health Minister Launches New Three-Year Strategic Plan
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of a new three-year strategic plan for health and social care across Northern Ireland.
11 December 2024
New £10m Homelessness Services Loan Scheme Announced
A new £10 million loan scheme to support homelessness charities to provide well managed, long term, private rented sector accommodation at an affordable rate, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
New £10m Homelessness Services Loan Scheme Announced
A new £10 million loan scheme to support homelessness charities to provide well managed, long term, private rented sector accommodation at an affordable rate, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
13 December 2024
New Strategy Aims To Boost Social Care Workforce
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has unveiled a new strategy to develop a sustainable social care workforce in Northern Ireland. The Social Care Workforce Strategy 2025-2035 aims to attract, grow, retain, and develop the more than 40,500 social care practitioners.
New Strategy Aims To Boost Social Care Workforce
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has unveiled a new strategy to develop a sustainable social care workforce in Northern Ireland. The Social Care Workforce Strategy 2025-2035 aims to attract, grow, retain, and develop the more than 40,500 social care practitioners.
12 September 2019
Fall In Number Of Smokers Trying To Quit
The number of people attempting to stop smoking in Northern Ireland has failed, official figures have revealed. In the period 2018/19, 13,860 smokers set a quit date using smoking cessation services, 10% less (1,601) than the previous year.
Fall In Number Of Smokers Trying To Quit
The number of people attempting to stop smoking in Northern Ireland has failed, official figures have revealed. In the period 2018/19, 13,860 smokers set a quit date using smoking cessation services, 10% less (1,601) than the previous year.
17 December 2019
Make It Your New Year's Resolution To Stop Smoking
As the New Year approaches, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to make a resolution worth keeping – to quit smoking. The agency has launched a mass media campaign to encourage people to stop smoking and highlight the free quit services that are available across Northern Ireland.
Make It Your New Year's Resolution To Stop Smoking
As the New Year approaches, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to make a resolution worth keeping – to quit smoking. The agency has launched a mass media campaign to encourage people to stop smoking and highlight the free quit services that are available across Northern Ireland.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A largely dry evening and night. It will be mostly cloudy, but a few clear spells are possible in the east during the evening. Some patchy rain across the west shortly before dawn. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
