Fewer smokers could quit in the New Year after anti-cigarette campaigns are hit by cuts.
FEWER smokers could quit after anti-ciggies campaigns were hit by government cuts, a charity has claimed.
The New Year drive by Public Health England has had its £5million pot slashed by £1.2million, the British Lung Foundation says.The charity claims the reduction “undermines the Government's aim to make England smoke-free by 2030.” It also said PHE’s Stoptober campaign was less successful this year because of fewer TV and radio adverts.
The charity described the cuts as “foolhardy”, saying the campaigns are vital in giving smokers the boost they need to quit.
BLF senior policy officer Rachael Hodges said: “Slashing budgets for these campaigns is a foolhardy decision which not only lets down smokers who are looking to quit, but will also result in further pressure on the NHS due to smoking-related illnesses.”Up to 47 Americans dead from vaping, CDC claims
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