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Quitline's Call: 19,253 Beat Tobacco Addiction
29 Nov
Summary
- Over 94,000 callers sought help via the National Tobacco Quitline in 2024.
- 20.31% of callers successfully quit tobacco, a significant achievement.
- Young adults under 34, predominantly men, make up the majority of callers.
India's National Tobacco Quitline Services is actively combating nicotine addiction, registering 94,788 callers in 2024 alone. This initiative, operating from Delhi University's Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, aims to support individuals in overcoming a deeply ingrained habit.
The service employs proactive counselling, with 20.31% of users successfully quitting tobacco. Although engagement drops over follow-ups, 19,253 people achieved cessation, demonstrating the program's impact on public health.
The majority of callers are young men under 34, with significant participation from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Expanded to a four-centre network, the Quitline now operates in 15 languages, with future plans for AI-assisted support.
