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Smokefree – one month on

by Kat Arney | Analysis

2 August 2007

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Smokey Pub

It’s been a month since the introduction of smoke-free legislation in England. But is the prospect of smoke-free pubs and clubs encouraging smokers to quit?

Here’s an interesting piece from BBC News Online, who have followed a group of smokers who quit with the introduction of the ban.

Overall, it seems that they’re finding it easier to stay off the cigs now the new law is in place. And maybe the terrible weather we’ve been having lately has helped a bit!

You can find out more about the benefits of quitting smoking on our Healthy Living website.