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Smokefree

Here you will find a range of resources to help you or a family member become smokefree.

QuitLine
Smoking Cessation Guidelines

Key Points:

  1.  Smoking causes the premature (early) death of about 4,700 New Zealanders each year. Nearly half of those deaths occur in middle age (35-69 years)
  2. About one third of all Maori deaths are linked to tobacco use
  3. On average, smokers die 14 years earlier than non-smokers!

Quitting - Why Should I?

Deciding to Quit - What to expect

Quitting -What are the benefits?

How to Quit - Options that can help

We recommend you see your GP then...

How to Quit - Services & Support Networks

How to Quit - Relapse

"Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world.  I know because I've done it thousands of times."
Mark Twain

Smoking - What are the health risks to me?

Smoking - What are the health risks to others?

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Last updated on November 27, 2011