ASH
About ASH
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a public health charity set up by the Royal College of Physicians to end the harm caused by tobacco.
After 50 years' successful campaigning this goal is within our grasp, but only if the inequalities in smoking across society are addressed.
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Our resources contain information and statistics on tobacco-related topics, and supporting evidence for tobacco control measures.
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Latest Press Releases
15 August 2024
Report highlights progress in supporting smokers in the NHS to quit but mental health services are being left behind
A new report from ASH reveals progress made in implementing support to smokers in hospital settings but highlights ongoing problems with the current programme, particularly in mental health settings.
12 August 2024
Nearly 3 million people in Britain have quit smoking with a vape in the last 5 years
New data finds that vapes have been the most popular aid to quitting among those who have successfully stopped smoking in the last 5 years.