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. 1982 Apr;74(4):349–355.

Smoking Cessation in the Chicago Coronary Prevention Evaluation Program

Richard Cooper, Ivan Soltero, Jeremiah Stamler, Louise Mojonnier, Yolanda Hall, Dorothy Moss, David M Berkson, Tom Tokich
PMCID: PMC2552876  PMID: 7120470

Abstract

Quit-rates for cigarette smokers in a lifestyle intervention program aimed at reducing coronary risk were 24 percent for all participants and 34 percent for non-dropouts. Recidivism remained very low during participation in the program. Half of the smokers who quit did so after being in the program more than two years. These data suggest that while engaging in an effort to make other changes in lifestyle, many smokers can be helped to quit. Sustained antismoking efforts in the clinical practice of medicine can be expected to share these same positive aspects. While mass public health programs to eliminate smoking and prevent young people from taking up the habit are being developed, health practitioners can make a significant contribution by including vigorous efforts at smoking cessation as part of routine practice.

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