Summary
This briefing explains why smoking is a major contributory factor and what can be done to reduce health inequalities caused by smoking. It examines the relationship between smoking and socio-economic status, and certain social groups such as people with mental health conditions, people in contact with the criminal justice system, looked-after children and ethnic minorities.
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