Shanghai residents looking to quit smoking have been encouraged to join new support groups on WeChat where doctors and psychologists can provide round-the-clock professional advice.
Launched on Dec 18, the online initiative is the result of cooperation between the Shanghai Pilot Health Promotion Center, and the Shanghai Association of Tobacco Control. According to the organizers, the online groups will be able to support 5,000 people.
In addition to advice from doctors and psychologists, members of these groups will also be able to access scientific information and medication related to smoking cessation for free.
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