Quit smoking for good this Stoptober
1 October 2018 sees the launch of this year’s Stoptober challenge where Derbyshire smokers are being urged to quit for 28 days and see the difference that it can make. The annual campaign, run by Public Health England, attracts thousands of people keen to quit.
Councillor Carol Hart, Cabinet Member for Health and Communities 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 four times more likely to quit with your local stop smoking service, and Derbyshire has seen a reduction in estimated adult smoking from 20.5% in 2010 to 15.1% in 2017.
Councillor Hart added: “We are working hard in Derbyshire to help reduce the harmful effects of smoking and our Live Life Better Derbyshire healthy lifestyles services offers free help and support to people who want to quit for good.”
Live Life Better offers stop smoking clinics across Derbyshire or find more help and support to stop smoking.
