Smokers in England ‘less motivated to try to quit’ – study
Smokers appear to have become less addicted to cigarettes but less motivated to try to kick the habit, according to a decade-long study.
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Fears fewer smokers could quit after ‘vital’ campaign axed after budget cuts
Fewer smokers could kick the habit after a “vital” New Year’s smoking campaign was axed following “foolhardy” Government budget cuts, a charity has warned.
Vapers struggling to quit ‘should be given support’
Former smokers who are struggling to quit vaping should be given support, a drugs expert has said.
Smoking ban tops greatest public health achievements of 21st century: poll
The smoking ban has topped the list of the UK’s greatest public health achievements of the 21st century, sector leaders have announced.
Current e-cigarette health warnings ‘may put smokers off vaping’
The Government has been urged to reconsider the severity of health warnings on e-cigarette packaging after a study found current messaging may deter smokers from switching to vaping.
Tobacco salesman given 1,200 cigarettes a month has inoperable lung cancer
Lawyers are considering legal action against British American Tobacco (BAT) on behalf of former employees given free cigarettes as part of their job.
Researchers discover lung disease-linked toxins in some e-cigarette products
Bacterial and fungal toxins linked to lung disease may be contaminating popular vaping products, research suggests.
Poor diet kills more people around the world than smoking, research shows
Poor diet is the world's deadliest health risk, accounting for a fifth of all deaths, a study has shown.
Campaigners call for ‘alternative coping strategies’ for poorer smokers
Campaigners against smoking and poverty have joined together to call for smokers to be given "alternative coping strategies" when quitting cigarettes.
Vaping restrictions ‘should be lifted in hospitals’ – report
Restrictions on vaping on hospital grounds should be lifted, a pro-smoking group has said.
Experiment shows shocking effects of smoking compared with vaping
A SHOCKING new film demonstrates how the toxic chemicals and tar inhaled by an average smoker in just one month compares with not smoking or using an e-cigarette.