29 percent of the Dutch population smokes. Two-thirds have smoked for more than 15 years. More facts…
Failed attempt
Half of the smokers have made several attempts to quit smoking, but without success. A third smoke consciously to avoid eating more. A day without a cigarette results in a poorer mood (43 percent) and less concentration (22 percent).
Favorite Cigarette
A quarter of smokers cannot live without the morning cigarette. 21 percent see the coffee cigarette as their favorite. 17 percent cannot do without the evening cigarette.
Willpower
Yet three quarters of smokers would like to quit. The main reasons are:wanting to live a healthier life and the high price of cigarettes. Striking:11 percent hope for a better sex life and 16 percent would like to make family or friends happy by quitting.
Concerns
That last reason may be justified. Half of non-smokers are concerned about friends and family who smoke. The support of friends and family does provide a helping hand while quitting.
Do you want to stop?
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