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
16 January 2025
New figures show cost of smoking to society in England dwarfs tobacco tax revenue
New estimates show that smoking costs society in England £43.7 billion a year – far more than the £6.8 billion raised through tobacco taxes.
13 January 2025
Baby coalition calls on government to extend financial incentive scheme to help pregnant smokers quit
A coalition of baby charities has welcomed the findings from a new study, showing that financial incentives are highly effective for helping people quit smoking during pregnancy.
