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10 Sep, 2011

Plain packets would cut number of women smokers, says report – The Independent

Wrapping cigarettes in plain packaging and banning the sale of colourful, branded packs could help to reduce tobacco consumption among smokers, especially young women who smoke, a study has found.

Researchers found a marked reduction in tobacco consumption among a group of 48 smokers who were given dummy, plain packs of cigarettes to use over a two-week period rather than branded packets.

via Plain packets would cut number of women smokers, says report – Health News, Health & Families – The Independent.