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Two thirds of Scots think Holyrood could do more to help improve health – poll

Two out of three adults north of the border think the Scottish Government should be doing more to improve public health, a poll has suggested. The survey also revealed most Scots supported banning advertising of all tobacco and nicotine products, ...

08 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Thousands can be lifted out of poverty if they quit tobacco, charity says

More than 60,000 households could lift themselves out of poverty if they quit tobacco, an anti-smoking charity has said. Around 63,000 households in Scotland would no longer suffer from relative poverty – where they have less than 60% of the ...

24 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Expert report on disposable vapes to be published within weeks

An expert group’s report considering a ban on single-use vapes will be published later this month, Lorna Slater has confirmed. The circular economy and biodiversity minister told MSPs on Thursday that Zero Waste Scotland’s analysis into the ...

01 Jun 2023 at 14:55

Scotland

Make vapes prescription-only to tackle ‘epidemic’, ministers urged

Scottish ministers are being urged to copy Australia and make e-cigarettes prescription only in a bid to tackle a new “epidemic of vaping” among young people. Health campaigners at Ash Scotland made the plea amid growing concern over ...

29 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Almost a fifth of under-18s have tried vapes, research finds

Almost a fifth of children under the age of 18 have tried vaping, a report has revealed. It is illegal for tobacco or vapes to be sold to under-18s, but research found 18.8% of youngsters aged between 11 and 17 have tried vaping. ...

05 Nov 2024 at 11:49

Scotland

Charity calls for tougher restrictions on advertising vapes and e-cigarettes

A charity has revealed children as young as seven have been in possession of vaping products in a call for tighter restrictions on advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes. In response to a Scottish Government consultation, Ash ...

29 Apr 2022 at 11:55

Scotland

Health warnings should be on individual cigarettes, campaigners urge

Ministers refreshing Scotland’s tobacco policies have been urged to put health warnings on individual cigarettes. Experts from charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) Scotland are encouraging the Scottish Government to ...

09 Jun 2023 at 09:07

Scotland

Holyrood urged to take inspiration from New Zealand’s plan to cut smoking

A researcher is urging the Scottish Government to take inspiration from New Zealand and consider more radical approaches to eliminate tobacco smoking. New Zealand’s Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 action plan comprises a package ...

08 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Campaign to help Scots quit the habit launched on No Smoking Day

Scotland

Campaign to help Scots quit smoking launched for No Smoking Day

Scots are being urged to give up smoking to prolong their lives with a new national campaign. Public health minister Jenni Minto and Public Health Scotland (PHS) have highlighted the benefits of the Quit Your Way ...

13 Mar 2024 at 09:26

Scotland

Call for extra support for smokers after drop in numbers wanting to quit

The number of people quitting smoking in Scotland has dropped, figures show, prompting demands to improve support for those wanting to stub out cigarettes for good. According to the latest NHS Stop Smoking ...

21 Feb 2023 at 09:30

Scotland

Action needed to help Scots with mental health issues stop smoking – charity

Up to half of people experiencing mental health problems in Scotland’s poorest communities are smokers, a report has shown. The Scottish Government have been urged to act to address the “serious” health ...

01 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Calls for ‘robust’ health measures as one in 10 15-year-olds now vape

Campaigners are demanding immediate action from the Scottish Government to address health measures for young people after it was revealed more than one in 10 15-year-olds now vape. Recent figures found ...

03 Mar 2023 at 00:01

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