A survey has found that a massive 5 million British smokers have attempted to quit the habit in the last 12 months.
The research, commissioned by V2 Cigs UK, found that this equated to two thirds of smokers in the UK.
Of those that tried to quit, one in five weren't able to last even a month without a cigarette.
Half of those who did try blamed their failure on a lack of willpower, whilst 6% of smokers tried to defend their habit by saying they were only "social smokers".
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However, even though they weren't able to finish smoking for good, one third of smokers found that they were able to cut back their smoking by more than 75%, and a quarter were able to halve their intake by using alternatives instead.
One in three people said that they tried the "cold turkey" approach, which was found to the most popular method amongst attempted quitters.
Two in five found alternatives to distract themselves, and one in five people got another smoker to quit with them to try and encourage each other.
The most common reason for trying to quit was to try and be healthier, with 61% of respondents citing health as their reason.
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Abigail James' top 7 tips for healthy skin in winter
1 of 71. Say goodbye to unnecessary chemicals
"Some fragrances and colours are skin irritants and have no actual benefits for the skin - they simply look and smell nice. "According to the research almost two thirds of British women are concerned about the chemicals in their personal care products so my advice would be to avoid unnecessary chemical ingredients and look for shower gels and deodorants that are kinder to skin - such as the Sanex Zero% range which is formulated with 0% colourants, 0% soap and 0% parabens."
2 of 72. Avoid low fat diets
"When it comes to holistic health, achieving a healthy balance is really important. Choose healthy fats for healthy cell function – this can be added into your diet through foods such as avocadoes, fish, nuts and seeds and plant oils such as flax and hemp. "Another tip is to ditch the processed margarines. If you're going to have butter then make it organic natural butter which has less synthetic ingredients."
3 of 73. Try light exercise
"Getting up and moving daily will boost circulation, and getting your muscles moving will increase your levels of 'happy' hormones or endorphins and blood flow. This in turn will give your skin a lovely healthy glow. "It doesn't matter whether it's a light stroll or training at the gym, as long as you're moving your skin will feel the benefits."
4 of 74. Get an early night
"Lack of sleep increases the visible appearance of ageing, such as dark circles caused by sluggish circulation. "With that in mind say goodbye to your phone or tablet at least an hour before going to bed and try to get a good night's sleep – your skin will thank you for it."
5 of 75. Reduce sugar intake
"A high intake of sugar can cause an inflammatory reaction within the skin resulting in a whole host of skin conditions, from acne and rosacea to premature ageing and dry skin. "A little treat every now and then won't hurt, but try to keep an eye on your sugar levels if you're looking to keep skin healthy."
6 of 76. Curb the caffeine
"Too much coffee or caffeinated drinks can put extra stress on the liver and digestive system which impacts your body's natural detoxification process. "This build-up of toxins can have a negative effect on the health of your skin causing issues such as dry skin, redness and sensitivity."
7 of 77. Skincare shouldn't stop at your face
"There can often be a temptation to focus on the health of the skin on our faces but we must remember that the whole body is covered in skin which is the largest organ of your body – so we need to make sure we are giving it the care it deserves."Our skin absorbs a percentage of the products we apply, so choose products that are gentle on skin with natural moisturisers."
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