Quit Smoking For Good This Stoptober And See Good Things Happen
Derbyshire smokers are being urged to quit for 28 days and see the difference that it can make.
October 1 saw the launch of this year’s Stoptober challenge and this year’s theme is ‘Stop Smoking and Good Things Happen’.
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Carol Hart said: “Smoking remains one of the biggest causes of preventable illness and premature death in Derbyshire.
“If you’re thinking of quitting smoking, Stoptober is a great opportunity to sign-up with thousands of other people who are keen to quit.”
Research shows that you’re three times more likely to quit with your local stop smoking service.
The council’s Live Life Better Derbyshire lifestyles service offers free, 12 week stop smoking support for anyone aged 12 and over in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire has seen a reduction in estimated adult smoking from 15.1% in 2017 to 14% in 2022.
However some areas of Derbyshire still have higher than average smoking rates and these include Erewash 18.9%, Bolsover 17.3% and the High Peak 15.9%.
Cllr Hart added: “We’re pleased to see that the number of people smoking in Derbyshire continues to decrease but we still have work to do, and we’ll continue to support people who want to quit.
“We are working hard in Derbyshire to help reduce the harmful effects of smoking and our Live Life Better Derbyshire’s health improvement services offer free help and support to people who want to quit for good.”
Live Life Better Derbyshire offers dedicated stop smoking clinics across Derbyshire, a supportive Facebook group and help with nicotine replacement options and stop smoking medications.
The team also provides friendly, non-judgemental support to pregnant women who want to stop smoking.
For more information visit www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk/stopsmoking
Alternatively call 0800 085 2299 or 01629 538200.
Article by Derbyshire County Council
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