MRBI Research commissioned by Irish Cancer Society shows more than half of those who want to quit plan to do so within the next three months.
The findings are being released today to mark the start of Quit Week when smokers are encouraged to stop and are made aware of the many benefits of doing so.
The research was based on interviews with 1,000 adults in January and the Irish Cancer Society believes it shows that Ireland is making good progress in the aim to be tobacco-free by 2025.
It also says it is encouraged by the results of this poll which will ultimately mean fewer people will die unnecessarily as a result of smoking which is the single biggest cause of preventable death in Ireland.
The research shows 57% of smokers intend to quit in the next three month, with 83% planning to stop within the next year.
The main incentive for smokers planning to give up was concern for their future health (71%), with the expense involved in maintaining the habit the second most cited reason.
Almost a third (31%) said the price of cigarettes was a factor in their decision to give up. More than six out of 10 of all respondents are in favour of increasing the price of cigarettes.
Four out of five smokers planning to give up said family and friends would be their main source of support when quitting, followed by their GP (69%), pharmacists (67%), the HSE (44%) and community support services (31%).
Source: Evelyn Ring, Irish Examiner, 03/03/14
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