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Share your best tips for giving up smoking

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Perhaps you found nicotine replacements, such as patches or chewing gum, helpful while trying to quit? Photograph: std/Getty Images

After a 40-year decline, the number of smokers in England has increased during the pandemic, according to a new study. The biggest rise has been among 18 to 24-year-olds.

We know that many smokers are keen to kick the habit, but quitting can notoriously difficult. With this in mind, we’d love to hear your top tips for giving up. Perhaps you found nicotine replacements, such as patches or chewing gum, helpful while trying to quit? Or maybe you found you needed a distraction, such as a crossword or a Rubik’s cube, to keep your hands and mind busy? Tell us what worked for you.

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