Smoking
Smoking
Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable illness and premature death in the UK. Every year, 120,000 smokers in the UK die as a result of their smoking habit.
Smoking causes 30% of all cancer deaths (including at least 80% of lung cancer deaths), 17% of all heart disease deaths and at least 80% of deaths from bronchitis and emphysema.
Did you know that the ALL WALES STOP SMOKING SERVICE provides help to people who wish to give up smoking and it won't cost you anything?
Stop Smoking Wales is a free NHS service which provides:
- Local and friendly support for smokers who are ready to quit.
- A 6 week intensive support programme to help you learn how to manage your cravings and change your habits to help you stop smoking.
- Brief advice on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT, e.g. patches and gum etc.) and other treatment aids. These are available on prescription from your GP to help you quit.
Between 1st April 2007 and 31st March 2008, 588 people from Wrexham contacted the Stop Smoking Service for support and 364 of those attended at least one session with a Smoking Cessation Specialist. After one month over 40% of the people had still quit the cigarettes!
Did you know... a person who smokes 20 cigarettes a day could save over £1,000 in 6 months if they quit? That could pay for a nice summer holiday!!
Smoking - Health Challenge Wrexham Links
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Smoking External Links
ASH - The Action on Smoking and Health website provides information on stopping smoking and fact sheets on all topics related to smoking and tobacco.
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation - providing information and advice on how to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer.
No Smoking Day - The No Smoking Day campaign has a web-site with information for smokers who want to quit by highlighting the many sources of help and advice available.
Stop Smoking Wales - Information about stopping smoking and how to get free support if you, or someone you know, wants to stop smoking.