Smoking is very harmful to health, and increases the risk of developing diseases including cancers and heart disease. Smoking can involve using cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, shisha, and there are alternatives such as smokeless tobacco. These are addictive as they contain tobacco, which contains the addictive substance nicotine, and tobacco-free products also harm health as they contain toxins. Smoking cessation programmes help people who smoke to quit smoking, and can be delivered by GP practices.
Key Links
NHS Patient Resources for Quitting Smoking
Additional Resources
British Heart Foundation Smoking
