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Many of these studies have expressed that women who attempt to quit on their own "were less likely to quit initially or to remain abstinent at follow up"

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Eighty-one percent reported smoking 20 cigarettes or fewer per day, and 62% reported smoking within 30 minutes of waking

In an accompanying comment, Matthew Steliga and Carolyn Drewsler observe that although in most places more men than women are smokers, more men than women quit smoking and "in some societies the number of female smokers is rising." Further, they note, "the tobacco industry views women as its growth market." They conclude that "targeting of both sexes is imperative for smoking prevention and cessation on a global, national, and individual basis." Here is the press release from the Lancet: The increased risk of developing coronary heart disease conferred by smoking is 25% higher for women compared with men An Article published Online First by The Lancet shows that the increased risk of developing coronary heart disease conferred by smoking is 25% higher for women compared with men