New Year habit kickers

TWICE as many calls were made to the National Smokers Quitline in the 10 days leading up to New Year’s Eve, latest figures show.

Up to 500 calls were made to the support line between December 27 and January 3 this year - the most popular time of the year to consider kicking a tobacco habit.

This compares to a normal weekly call rate of about 250 calls per week when the service is being advertised.