Study reveals changes in cigarette smoking during the COVID-19 pandemic

(Massachusetts General Hospital) During the COVID-19 pandemic, some smokers have increased their use of cigarettes while others have quit. Those who believed that smoking increases the risk of getting COVID-19 or having a more severe case were more likely to quit, while those who perceived more stress tended to increase their smoking.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/mgh-sr060821.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - June 8, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news