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 (1208 downloads)Recent Posts
Chancellor urged to raise taxes for cigarillos to equal cigarettes in Budget
7 February 2020 Chancellor urged to raise taxes for cigarillos to equal cigarettes in Budget Action on Smoking and Health …Attending the Imperial AGM
Phil Chamberlain, managing editor of Tobacco Tactics and and a partner in STOP (Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products), a global …Killer company; killer profits
Today ASH is kicking off a campaign to coincide with the annual general meetings of three of the world’s largest …
Every day in England 280 children start smoking while Government action on its Smokefree 2030 pledge is awaited
3 February 2020 The clock is ticking – every day in England 280 children start smoking and over 200 adults …
Many ways forward
This report presents the findings from an online survey of tobacco control leads in local authorities in England. Findings include …
