Researchers say distributing e-cigarettes through the UK's National Health Service (NHS) may help even the most stubborn smokers quit. A recent study found that over 300 traditional smokers were given £25 vouchers for e-cigarette shops, along with support from smoking cessation services provided by the NHS.
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Within a month, 4% of coupon users reported that they had completely quit smoking. Despite the cessation rate dropping to 15% within three months, researchers claim it is still a "huge success".
The pilot program has now been expanded to approximately 750,000 adults in Norfolk.
However, the team at the University of East Anglia stated that the early results were very positive and should be promoted nationwide. They hope that general practitioners will be able to prescribe e-cigarettes to patients who are trying to quit the habit.
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