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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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17 September 2024

Health Commission backs call for a polluter pays levy on tobacco manufacturers

Spending to reduce smoking makes sound economic sense, providing immediate returns which grow over time.

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13 September 2024

Bite Back Director of Policy joins Action on Smoking and Health as Deputy Chief Executive

Caroline Cerny, currently Director of Policy at youth activist food movement Bite Back, will become the new Deputy Chief Executive at anti-tobacco charity ASH from 2nd October.

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