After Cigarette Price Increase, Calls To 311 For Help To Quit Smoking Tripled In New York

When the price of cigarettes topped ten dollars a pack at some city outlets last month, thousands of smokers knew it was time to quit. An analysis of data from the city’s 311 line showed the number of calls for help to quit smoking was three times higher during the week the price increase went into effect compared to the same week in the previous year. More than 2,700 New Yorkers called for help in the week starting June 2nd compared to about 850 in the same period in 2007.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on July 22nd, 2008