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Internet-based tobacco cessation: Would it work in Covid-19 pandemic?


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By Contributor
7th May 2021
The Covid-19 lockdown has taught us some lessons for Smoking Cessation writes
Prof. Luke Clancy including the use of the Internet. And all those outside smoking areas should never be re-opened after the pandemic
There is a serious need to consider the possible role of internet-based Smoking Cessation services, especially now during the current SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 pandemic. This is very much in line with national Tobacco Control policy, because despite the Tobacco Free Ireland commitment to a 5% smoking prevalence by the year 2025, Tobacco Free Research Institute’s SimSmoke modelling analysis suggests that this will not happen with the present TFI policies. ....

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