Smoking

Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable
ill health and death in the UK. In Liverpool it is responsible for 1000 deaths each year.

80% of all smokers begin smoking by the age of 18.

Exposure to second-hand smoke is associated with cot death, middle ear infection and respiratory diseases.

95% of people in Liverpool think it is wrong to smoke around children

Children of parents who smoke are more likely to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis and pneumonia in the first year of life.

• Stopping smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health
• There are lots of aids to help you quit and you're more likely to succeed if you use your local Stop Smoking Service
• Other aids to quitting can include patches, gum, lozenges, nasal sprays, Zyban and Champix (prescription only) or alternative therapies

• Identify what triggers you to smoke and the time you usually do this
• Quit with a friend so you can support each other
• Note how much money you'll save when you dont have to buy cigarrettes