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Half are smoking less since the ban on smoking in indoor public spaces
Research carried out by Ciao Surveys since the ban on smoking in public places in the UK has revealed that approximately 33% of smokers now smoke less when out in bars and clubs, and more than 10% said they smoked less altogether. However, only 1.8% said they had quit since the ban. About 20% said the ban had not made any difference to their smoking even though they wanted to quit.
“The government hopes the ban, which began in England on 1st July, will help smokers to quit as well as protect people from the dangers of passive smoking and discourage children from taking up the habit.”
A spokeswoman from the Department of Health said: “We estimate that a complete smoking ban might reduce smoking rates by 1.7%; taking smoking from 24% now, down to 22%. This will mean around 600,000 fewer smokers in the long term. However the primary aim of the legislation is to reduce the risk from exposure to second-hand smoke.”
Doctors estimate second-hand smoke kills more than 600 people a year. About 10 million UK adults – a quarter of the population – smoke cigarettes. Polls suggest about 70% of smokers would like to quit.
For advice on quitting smoking, visit QUIT: The UK Charity that helps smokers stop or the NHS Go Smoke Free
The NHS Smoking Helpline: 0800 169 0 169
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