Asian Pac J Cancer P
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Oct 2004
A pilot study on genotype announcement to induce smoking cessation by Japanese smokers.
Genotype announcements related to susceptibility to hazardous effects of smoking may be effective to induce smoking cessation. ⋯ The present pilot study without controls indicated that the effects of genotype announcements in this framework on smoking cessation were less than might have been expected. The temporary effect of the session on younger smokers may have been due to the participation per se. The potential effects of genotype announcements for heavy smokers should now be examined in studies with adequate controls.