Tag Archives: risk factors
Smoking and Dementia
Smoking is ranked third among nine modifiable risk factors for dementia and is linked to an estimated 14% of cases of Alzheimer’s disease worldwide. July 2019.
Smoking and Meningococcal Disease
Exposure to tobacco smoke via both active and passive smoking has been shown to increase the risk of developing meningococcal disease. July 2016.
ASH Research Report: Smoking and Peripheral Arterial Disease
This research report reviews the health consequences of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and reveals that quitting smoking is the best form of treatment. PAD is a type of vascular disease that affects the arteries. Smoking is the most important preventable risk factor for peripheral arterial disease. December 2017.
ASH Research Report: Smoking and Peripheral Arterial Disease (1170 downloads)Recent Posts
More must be done to help smokers with mental health conditions quit
6 November 2019 New report finds 1 in 5 mental health trusts still do not have a comprehensive smokefree policy …
Progress towards smokefree mental health services
This report presents the findings of a survey of NHS mental …
Smokefree Skills: Community Mental Health
ASH analysis, based on a survey of mental health professionals (nurses and psychiatrists) working in the community, found that there …Regional press releases: Smoking and Poverty
17 October 2019 See below for regional press releases on the latest estimates of how many people are being pushed …Smoking and Poverty
The information below summarises an analysis by Howard Reed of Landman Economics for Action on Smoking and Health, entitled “Smoking …
