Effectiveness estimates of face to face interventions
| Intervention | Percentage of all smokers making an attempt to stop who will still be abstinent after 12 months |
|---|---|
| Tries to stop smoking using willpower alone | 3 |
| Tries to stop smoking using self help materials (e.g. audiotapes, videos, booklets) | 4 |
| Tries to stop smoking using NRT bought from a pharmacy | 6 |
| Tries to stop smoking with the help of a smokers’ clinic but without using NRT | 10 |
| Tries to stop smoking with the help of a smokers’ clinic and NRT bought from a pharmacy | 20 |