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This October, join the 2.5 million people who’ve been inspired by Stoptober. Even if it’s your first time or you’ve tried before, Stoptober gives you the perfect opportunity to quit smoking. Stay smoke-free for 28 days, and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good. With the right support, quitting is easier than you think.
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In fact, the opposite is true. Stopping smoking boosts mental health and wellbeing. Evidence shows that after the withdrawal stage of quitting, people have reduced anxiety, depression and stress. People who have quit also have increased positive mood compared with people who continue to smoke. NHS: Stopping smoking for your mental health.
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- Scale of The Problem
- Stop Smoking Support Options and Their Effectiveness
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This edition of Health Matters focuses on the range of smoking quitting routes that are available and the evidence for their effectiveness. Two-thirds of smokers say they want to quit, however, most try to do so unaided, which is the least effective method. Smokers who get the right support are 3 times as likely to quit successfully.
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death in England, with about half of all lifelong smokers dying prematurely, losing on average around 10 years of life. In 2016 alone, there were around 78,000 deaths attributable to smoking, representing 16% of all deaths across the UK. The adult smoking rate in England continues to...
In England, around 60% of smokers want to quit, 10% of whom intend to do so within 3 months. Currently, around half of all smokers in England try to quit unaided using willpower alone, despite this being the least effective method. Getting support can greatly increase a person’s chances of quitting successfully: 1. using nicotine replacement therap...
Use the Stoptober resources
Stoptober provides an ideal opportunity to engage with smokers. There’s a range of materials available to support healthcare professionals, including guidance on starting conversations and other campaign material that can be used in GP practices, pharmacies and hospital and community care settings.
Pharmacy teams
Pharmacy teams have a variety of opportunities to discuss smoking, such as when people are buying NRT, purchasing cough medicines repeatedly or when dispensing medicines for smoking-related conditions such as high blood pressure, COPD, diabetes and heart disease. Smokers interested in quitting may also ask about e-cigarettes, so pharmacy staff should update their knowledge on the evidence and products available, by completing the NCSCTonline training module.
Primary care
GPs should advise patients who smoke that the most effective way to quit smoking is a combination of behavioural and pharmacological support. Stop smoking aids (NRT, Champix and Zyban) can be prescribed for smokers who want to quit. While e-cigarettes are not currently available on prescription, GPs should provide advice to patients who are interested and may find them beneficial, in line with NICE guidance.
Download supporting references. Download the Health matters infographics. Read the Health matters blog. Read case study: Essex County Council delivers stop smoking support via vape shops
Aug 15, 2024 · heart disease. stroke. vascular disease. respiratory disease. a whole range of cancers. There are more reasons to stop smoking like: your life expectancy will be greater. symptoms of smoking-related diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will improve. Stopping smoking can help you live life to the full.
Jun 19, 2023 · Stopping smoking reduces your risk of at least 16 types of cancer, including lung cancer. Lower your risk of lung and heart conditions including heart attack, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Feel healthier. Stopping smoking could help you feel better in your daily life.
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Sep 15, 2015 · After just 48 hours of stopping, there’s no nicotine in the body and quitters may start noticing that things smell and taste better. Within 1 to 9 months of quitting, coughing and shortness of ...
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Sep 9, 2024 · As soon as you quit smoking, your body begins to repair the damage caused by smoking. See the health benefits you'll experience as soon as 20 minutes to 15 years after quitting.
