The large reduction in daily smoking prevalence from 18.1% in 2021/22 to 6.4% in 2022/23 was not accompanied by an increase in the quit rate* (25.7% in 2021/22 and 26.0% in 2022/23), or the prevalence of ex-smokers (reduced from 20.5% to 16.9%), as would be expected to accompany a genuine large fall in smoking prevalence
The law focuses on smoke-free places, advertising, promotion, sponsorship, packaging, and labeling
If you are not yet out of the closet as a smoker, the freezer may also be a good place to hide your tobacco if you cannot smoke it all at once, or want to smell smoke-free
Those who just focused on quitting were seen to gain weight steadily over time, whereas those who stopped smoking and simultaneously attended weight loss support groups, lost weight at each follow-up appointment