Smoking is harmful to health
Smoking is a leading cause of preventable illness and early death in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It is linked to many health issues, including:
Lung diseases like bronchitis, emphysema and COPD
Smoking also weakens your body’s immune system making it harder for your body to fight infections. You may have colds and coughs more often, and if you have to go into hospital, it will take longer for your body to heal from surgery.
Find out more about the health harms Benefits of quitting smoking - NHS
Smoking harms people around you
Other people nearby who breathe in second-hand smoke are also at risk of the same illnesses as smokers. It’s especially harmful for children.
Find out more about how smoking hurts others Passive smoking - NHS . You can also visit the [linked] section on Protecting Others below.
Smoking is expensive
Take a look at the high cost of smoking using our handy calculator below
See How Much You Can Save!
Thinking about quitting smoking? It's not just your health that will benefit — your wallet will too! Our Quit Smoking Cost Calculator is here to show you exactly how much money you can save by kicking the habit.
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Smoking could be costing an average smoker about £4000 a year. Because they are addicted to tobacco, smokers often prioritise smoking over other things they really need – like rent, food, or heating their homes. Living in a cold home and not eating properly can impact health. Financial worries due to spending lots of money on smoking can also lead to stress and affect your mental health too.
