Breaking free: Enhancing tobacco cessation services to help Indonesians quit smoking

WHO
Jan 03, 2024

Breaking free: Enhancing tobacco cessation services to help Indonesians quit smoking


Breaking free from tobacco addiction is a common desire among smokers, with 63% of Indonesia’s 70.2 million   tobacco users planned to or were thinking about quitting smoking, as revealed by the 2021 Indonesia Global Adults Tobacco Survey (GATS). Despite this strong motivation, existing tobacco cessation services in the country fall short in effectively supporting these individuals. These services typically offer a range of resources and interventions to assist people in overcoming nicotine addiction and adopting healthier lifestyles, increasing the chances of successful quitting and long-term tobacco abstinence. However, the same report revealed that only 38.9% of smokers who visited healthcare facilities received advice on quitting, highlighting a crucial gap that needs urgent attention.

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