Are there differences in gradual versus abrupt smoking cessation quit attempts and success by social grade? A population study in England

People who choose to quit abruptly are more likely to quit successfully than people who choose to quit gradually, irrespective of their social grade. However, people from less advantaged social grades are less likely to choose to quit abruptly.

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Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Published
2025-12-25
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2025.113017
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Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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Are there differences in gradual versus abrupt smoking cessation quit attempts and success by social grade? A population study in England

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Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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Are there differences in gradual versus abrupt smoking cessation quit attempts and success by social grade? A population study in England

Claire Garnett, Sharon Cox, Lion Shahab, Sarah Jackson, Nicola Lindson
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Abstract

People who choose to quit abruptly are more likely to quit successfully than people who choose to quit gradually, irrespective of their social grade. However, people from less advantaged social grades are less likely to choose to quit abruptly.

Drug and Alcohol DependenceVol. 279
University of Bristol (GB), University of Oxford (GB), The Behaviouralist (United Kingdom) (GB), University College London (GB)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 33%
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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