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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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01 October 2024

New Government smoking figures reveal young adults have seen biggest falls in smoking rates over the last decade

Smoking rates are now 11.6%, the lowest on record, equating to 6.0 million adult smokers in the UK.

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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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