CDC: Ads spark huge increase to quit smoking line

Health officials say a graphic new anti-smoking campaign led to a doubling of calls to a toll-free number that helps people quit cigarettes. By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer No comments have been posted to this article. Health officials say a graphic …
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Ads spark huge increase to quit smoking line

ATLANTA (AP) – Health officials say a graphic new anti-smoking campaign led to a doubling of calls to a toll-free number that helps people quit cigarettes. Calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW totaled more than 33000 last week – the first week of the ad campaign.
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