Delhiites least interested in quitting smoking: Study

A new analysis on tobacco burden in north India has revealed that attempts to quit smoking have been the least in Delhi as compared to any other state in the region.

Launched today by Joint Secretary, Health Ministry, Shakuntala Gamlin, the analysis reveals that Haryana has the maximum number of cigarette smokers who made an effort to quit at some point or the other.

While attempts to quit smoking were highest in Haryana at 34.2 per cent, Delhi recorded the least at just 12 per cent.

"This only shows that tobacco cessation clinics in Delhi are not working. Before seeking more clinics for Delhi in the 12th Five Year Plan, policy-makers must ensure that existing cessation facilities work," said Monika Arora, Senior Director of NGO Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth.

 

HRIDAY along with the Public Health Foundation of India analysed the tobacco burden data for six north Indian states