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Smoking and Poverty
The information below summarises an analysis by Howard Reed of Landman Economics for Action on Smoking and Health, entitled “Smoking and Poverty”. The research shows that the high cost of tobacco is...
View ArticleProfile of 16/17-year-old smokers
This report, based on analysis of data from the UCL Smoking Toolkit Study and ASH Smokefree Youth Surveys, sets out key findings on 16 and 17 year olds smoking behaviours and the wider context which...
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ASH at 50: Stubbing out smoking since 1971
This report tells the story of an inspired and enduring partnership established 50 years ago to try to reduce the terrible toll of death and disease in the UK from smoking. Realising that their...
View ArticleThe economic impact of a smokefree United Kingdom: technical report
Smoking is associated with a range of costs to the economy in general and the public finances, which arise due to the health risks associated with tobacco consumption and the associated increases in...
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10 high impact actions for local authorities and their partners
Local authorities are at the frontline of national efforts to achieve the goal of Smokefree 2030. This short guide has been published to support members and officers in local authorities and their...
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Reaching Out: Tobacco control and stop smoking services in local authorities...
This report presents findings from the eighth annual ASH/CRUK survey of tobacco control leads in local authorities in England. It explores both the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and current...
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Smoking and social housing: Supporting residents, addressing inequalities
A joint report published by ASH and the Housing Learning and Improvement Network (LIN), setting out the case and opportunities for addressing smoking in social housing. This collaboratively produced...
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Public support for Government action on tobacco: Results of the 2022 ASH...
This document sets out the findings from the 2022 ASH Smokefree Survey, assessing public support for Government action on tobacco. The survey found that: 74% support a smokefree 2030 and there is...
View ArticlePublic mental health and smoking: A framework for action
A joint report published by ASH and the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Public Mental Health Implementation Centre. The report is a practical document, designed to drive action locally, regionally and...
View ArticleFifteen Smokefree Years: Public support in England for measures to reduce the...
On July 1st 2007, radical new legislation came into force in England prohibiting smoking in all enclosed workplaces and public spaces including offices, shops, restaurants and pubs. Overnight, the air...
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