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Table 3 Smoking cessation method at the latest quit attempt among former smokers

From: Population-based survey of cessation aids used by Swedish smokers

 

Age (years):

    
 

18-29

30-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Total

Males, N

34

130

131

230

409

934

Unassisted, %

54

64

62

62

75

68

Snus, %

28

28

31

28

13

22

Nicotine gum, %

5

3

4

5

4

4

Nicotine patch, %

6

0

1

3

2

2

Counseling, %

9

4

5

5

5

5

Other aid, %

8

3

2

2

3

3

Females, N

24

207

183

256

444

1,114

Unassisted, %

96

73

78

75

80

78

Snus, %

4

12

7

2

2

5

Nicotine gum, %

0

6

8

10

7

8

Nicotine patch, %

0

5

3

6

2

4

Counseling, %

0

7

8

10

8

8

Other aid, %

0

5

2

6

6

6

  1. Note that some respondents reported using multiple aids which implies that percentages may add up to >100%.