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Health Update
09 June 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses recommendations from Dr Javed Khan's Independent Review on achieving a Smokefree England by 2030, highlighting current smoking rates and disparities.
Action Requested
The Government will consider the recommendations in Dr Khan’s Independent Review and plans to publish a White Paper on Health Disparities this summer as well as a new Tobacco Control Plan. The review calls for greater investment in stop smoking services and recognises vaping as a less harmful substitute, with further work planned.
Key Facts
- Smoking rates in England are still almost six million smokers.
- At its most extreme, smoking prevalence is 4.5 times higher in Burnley than in Exeter.
- Smokers spend an estimated £3,551 a year on tobacco in Halton.
- One third of all cigarettes smoked in England are by people with mental health conditions.
- Smoking costs the NHS £2.5 billion every year.
- A new Tobacco Control Plan will be published.
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