Rev Epidemiol Sante
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Rev Epidemiol Sante · Apr 2003
[I will quit tomorrow... Statistical portrayals of "dissonant smokers''].
This article aims to profile dissonant smokers (smokers who want to quit) from various viewpoints: smoking habits, reasons to quit, methods of quitting, health and socio-economic status. ⋯ The variety of dissonant smokers profiles underlines the need to diversify action against tobacco. Moreover, we have to pay attention to the impact of recent fear-arousing media campaigns. They certainly increase awareness of smoking-related health damages. Nevertheless, concerning addicted smokers who already want to quit but are affected by poor health and social handicaps, such campaigns may only increase psychological distress.