The Village Voice

Smokers May Work a Year Less Than Nonsmokers, If You Assume Nonsmokers Are Actually Working

For years, studies have said that smokers are less productive, take more time off work, and take more sick days than nonsmokers. Now a new report from OnePoll.com says that cumulated cigarette breaks ...
Reuters

Smokers miss work more often, cost UK billions - study

(Reuters) - Smokers miss an average of two or three more days of work each year than non-smokers, with this absenteeism costing the UK alone 1.4 billion pounds - or $2.25 billion - last year, ...

Walsall’s stop smoking providers unite to boost quit attempts

Stop smoking providers in Walsall have joined forces to boost quit attempts across the borough. The Stop Smoking Provider ...

Chantix may be the most effective way to quit smoking — here's how it works

Chantix helps smokers kick their habit by making smoking less gratifying while simultaneously easing cravings.
Reuters

Smokers miss work more often, cost UK billions

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers miss an average of two or three more days of work each year than non-smokers, according to a new analysis of 29 past studies. Based on that finding, absenteeism due ...