🚭 Quit-Smoking Apps Triple Chances Of Quitting

Smokers who use smartphone "quit smoking" apps are about three times more likely to stay off cigarettes for at least six months than those relying on minimal support or sheer willpower, shows a new meta-analysis in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.

On average, for every 1,000 people trying to quit, app use led to roughly 40 additional long‑term quitters compared to basic advice or no help, and up to 196 extra successful quit attempts when apps were combined with medications like nicotine patches or pills.

At the same time, the authors warn that overall evidence quality remains low and call for more rigorous trials to determine which app features actually work, for which groups of smokers, and how long the digital support keeps cravings in check.

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