| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Health (non-specific) | 20% |
| Concerned about link between smoking and health/death | 16% |
| Too expensive | 14% |
| Concerned for own health /Wanted to be healthier | 12% |
| Had personal health problem due to smoking | 12% |
| Pregnancy related / for health of baby | 10% |
| Lost desire / didn't want to anymore / didn't care for it | 8% |
| Bad habit / disgusting / bad tasting / smelly | 7% |
| For my family / friends | 5% |
| Grew up / got older | 4% |
| Family history of related illnesses / death | 3% |
| Bronchitis | 1% |
| Significant other / family / friends quit / didn't smoke | 1% |
| Doctor insisted | 1% |
| Cancer (non-specific) | 1% |
| Spiritual help with quitting | 1% |
| Other | 5% |
| Nothing | 1% |
| No opinion | 1% |
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Release date
July 2013
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Region
United States
Survey time period
July 10-14, 2013
Number of respondents
546 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Former smokers
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
According to the source: "Percentages total more than 100% due to multiple responses."
The source poses the question as follows: "What were some of the major reasons or factors that caused you to quit smoking?"
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