From 2003 health warnings written in bigger and bolder lettering were introduced for cigarette packs sold in the UK. These health warnings have to cover at least 30 percent of the front face of the pack, and 40 percent of the back face. This move follows Australia, where it was found that these warnings do […]
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The UK charity Quit, that helps people to give up smoking, has reported that young people are three times as likely to start smoking if both their parents smoke, but, significantly, whether their parents approve or disapprove of smoking is also a factor.
Similarly, an Australian study found that young people are twice as likely […]
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Earlier this year, on July 1st 2007, to be precise, the new law came into effect in England making virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces smokefree. In enacting this legislation, England has followed the trend of Scotland, Ireland, and a number of other countries.
In the run up to the new legislation coming into force, […]
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If you are living in the UK, and you want to give up smoking, your first port of call could well be your local GP’s practice, where nowadays you will generally find a smoking cessation clinic, or stop smoking service. The smoking cessation clinic is generally run by a nurse, or other health professional, who […]
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