North Yorkshire Smoke Free Service

Introduction Smoking still kills. Smoking continues to be the primary cause of premature mortality and preventable illness in North Yorkshire. Nearly 3,000 deaths in 2014-16 were estimated to be attributable to smoking (Local Tobacco Profiles, 2016). The evidence base remains strong for continued investment in local Stop Smoking Services. Recently published 'Models of delivery for stop smoking services: options and evidence by PHE, 2017 states that providing support for smokers to quit is highly cost effective and...