The beginning of 2012 brings lots of hope for those who wish to get rid of one of their bad habits. A survey conducted by the researchers of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has found that about 77% of the adult smoker plans to quit smoke by making New Year resolution.

Smoking has been linked to life threatening disease but still many are not aware of it. Many campaigns in the past were held to make people aware of the adverse consequences of smoking. However, this year, the government is asking smokers to make quit smoking their New Year resolution.

One can get rid of unhealthy practice by simply following five steps which comprises of making a comprehensive plan, preventing the circumstances which makes one smoke, asking for support from family members and friends, taking up the help of GPs or medical aid and by calling helpline numbers.

It is hard for one to let go the addiction of smoking. But if one successfully gets rid of it then one can live a healthy life. GPs can prove a great help in recommending ways by which smokers can quit smoking.

A similar study conducted by the NHS Smokefree has found that 53% of the smokers are unaware of the fact that smoking can lead to death. The findings of the study clearly highlights that there is need to bring awareness among the smokers regarding the side effects of smoking.

While pressing on the need of quitting smoke, the Public Health Minister, Anne Milton said, “Quitting smoking is the very best thing you can do to improve your health this New Year. What's clear is that the majority of smokers want to quit smoking and free NHS help is available to help them quit for good”.