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
24 October 2024
Disposable vapes to be banned by 1st June 2025
Health, waste and enforcement organisations welcome the Government’s decision to proceed with a ban on the sale of disposable vapes from the 1st June next year.
18 October 2024
ASH comment on NHS youth smoking, drinking, and drug use data
A comment from Hazel Cheeseman, Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), in response to the newly released NHS data on smoking, drinking, and drug use among young people in England.
