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Mon 12 Dec 2008Heavy smoking among women highlighted
Research published today found nearly half of Irish women surveyed are heavy smokers and more women than men wanted to quit smoking.
The findings from a Nicorette survey found 45 per cent of Irish women are heavy smokers, compared to 55 per cent of Irish men. Heavy smokers were defined as those who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day, with the average Irish smoker smoking 17 cigarettes a day.
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