Smoking Cessation Brenda Knox Health Promotion Manager - North

Current Situation Good News Smoking prevalence in Scotland 23% and falling Number of regular smokers at age 13 and at age 15 are falling Number of women smoking during pregnancy falling Not so Good News Smoking prevalence in poorer areas is higher Smoking prevalence of 16 – 24 year olds is around 20% Women smoking during pregnancy are more likely to be younger and from poorer areas

Adults who most commonly smoke Unable to work due to short-term ill health 60% Unemployed and seeking work 51% Permanently sick or disabled 51% Adults in the 15% most deprived areas 37% Scottish Household Survey 2012

Smoking Cessation Services Pharmacy Service national 12 week programme delivered in Community Pharmacies FreshAir-Shire Service specialist service targeted to priority groups and settings National Helpline – Smokeline

Key Target settings Acute HospitalsCommunities with high smoking rates PrisonFurther education schools MaternityWorkplaces

Key Target Groups Young people – under 24 Pregnant women People with long term conditions Hospital in-patients Prisoners Mental health patients People on low income

Smoking Cessation Plus FreshAirshire – integrated service which has a prevention and protection remit Actions to protect and prevent lead to smoking cessation Smoke free homes and cars Smoke free grounds

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