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Methods for quitting smoking 2013
Former smokers: Which strategies for quitting smoking were the most effective for you?
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This statistic shows the results of a 2013 survey among adult American former smokers on methods and strategies for quitting smoking that worked best for them. 8 percent of surveyed former smokers stated that will power, commitment and/or the "mind over matter" principle helped them quit smoking.
Former smokers: Which strategies for quitting smoking were the most effective for you?
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Just quit / decided it was time / quit cold turkey | 48% |
| Will power / commitment / mind over matter | 8% |
| Support from family, friends / prayer | 6% |
| Used nicotine patch | 5% |
| Was experiencing health issues related to smoking | 5% |
| Stopped being around people who smoke | 4% |
| Used chewing gum / candy / seeds / lozenges to help | 3% |
| Used electronic cigarette | 3% |
| Cut down, then quit | 2% |
| Used prescription drugs | 2% |
| Became pregnant | 1% |
| Used hypnosis | 1% |
| Used nicotine gum | 1% |
| Other | 12% |
| Nothing | 2% |
| No opinion | 3% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Just quit / decided it was time / quit cold turkey | 48% |
| Will power / commitment / mind over matter | 8% |
| Support from family, friends / prayer | 6% |
| Used nicotine patch | 5% |
| Was experiencing health issues related to smoking | 5% |
| Stopped being around people who smoke | 4% |
| Used chewing gum / candy / seeds / lozenges to help | 3% |
| Used electronic cigarette | 3% |
| Cut down, then quit | 2% |
| Used prescription drugs | 2% |
| Became pregnant | 1% |
| Used hypnosis | 1% |
| Used nicotine gum | 1% |
| Other | 12% |
| Nothing | 2% |
| No opinion | 3% |
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by Statista Research Department,
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Jul 31, 2013
This statistic shows the results of a 2013 survey among adult American former smokers on methods and strategies for quitting smoking that worked best for them. 8 percent of surveyed former smokers stated that will power, commitment and/or the "mind over matter" principle helped them quit smoking.
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- July 2013
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 10-14, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 546 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Former smokers
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
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According to the source: "Percentages total more than 100% due to multiple responses."
The source poses the question as follows: "Trying to be as specific as possible, what strategies or methods for quitting smoking were the most effective for you?"
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- Gallup
- Show further sources information
- As a Premium user you get access to the detailed source references and background information about this statistic.
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- Release date
- July 2013
More information
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 10-14, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 546 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Former smokers
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
-
According to the source: "Percentages total more than 100% due to multiple responses."
The source poses the question as follows: "Trying to be as specific as possible, what strategies or methods for quitting smoking were the most effective for you?"
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