Tag Archives: risk factors
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. August 2021.
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.
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 (1917 downloads)Recent Posts
Smoking and social housing: Supporting residents, addressing inequalities
A joint report published by ASH and the Housing Learning and Improvement Network (LIN), setting out the case and opportunities …
The NHS, local government, MPs and peers stand together to commit to a smokefree future
09 March 2022 At a parliamentary event to celebrate No Smoking Day [1] the Public Health Minister heard leading figures …Don’t give up on giving up: The message from healthcare professionals to smokers this No Smoking Day
9th March 2022 Smokers are being urged to give quitting another go this No Smoking Day (9th March) as a …A third of smoking households in England are living in poverty with rates highest in the North
9th February 2022 Local breakdown and further regional and local data available New analysis of national data commissioned by charity …
Reaching Out: Tobacco control and stop smoking services in local authorities in England, 2021
This report presents findings from the eighth annual ASH/CRUK survey of tobacco control leads in local authorities in England. It …
