Lockdown leads to increases in secondhand smoke exposure for children
Published at 15 May, 2020.
Health campaigners are warning that new evidence suggests lockdown has left more children exposed to the harms of secondhand smoke. The warning comes today from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), British Lung Foundation, Fresh and Breathe 2025 [1] as evidence from the YouGov COVID tracker [2] shows that people who live in households that include children are 50% more likely to report being exposed to secondhand smoke since lockdown compared to those without children (10% compared with 6%).
World Mental Health Awareness Week
Published at 15 May, 2020.
Quitting smoking is key to increasing emotional wellbeing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as studies estimate around 30% of smokers within the UK have a pre-existing mental health condition.
Yorkshire Smokefree Supports World Lupus Day
Published at 05 May, 2020.
Here at Yorkshire Smokefree we are proud to support World Lupus Day 2020, an annual event brought to you by Lupus UK, a network of some 500 million people worldwide who are living with lupus. They aim to join forces with families, researchers, doctors, government leaders and caring people just like you to help them fight the severe autoimmune disease and its devastating impact - ultimately securing a much higher quality of life for all lupus sufferers by raising awareness, funds and knowledge about the cause.
Stop Smoking for Ramadan 2020
Published at 23 April, 2020.
If you are observing Ramadan celebrations this year and want to avoid or reduce smoking it may be the perfect time to consider putting the focus on your wellbeing in the long term and taking steps towards kicking the habit for good.
Yorkshire Smokefree Supports National Stop Snoring Week 2020
Published at 22 April, 2020.
It is widely known to sleep experts that if you are a smoker your chances of suffering chronic snoring issues are higher than normal, depending on the amount of cigarettes smoked per day - because nicotine irritates the membranes of the mouth and nose, partially blocking the airways and causing inflammation.
PHE Warns Smokers Regarding COVID-19
Published at 03 April, 2020.
PHE warns smokers: emerging evidence shows greater risk of severe respiratory disease from COVID-19
Yorkshire Smokefree Supports IBS Awareness Month 2020
Published at 03 April, 2020.
IBS is very common and is estimated to affect roughly 10% to 15% of the adult population worldwide. Yet all too many people remain undiagnosed and largely unaware that their symptoms (stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, and constipation) may indicate a medically recognized disorder.
Why it's time to #QuitforCovid
Published at 01 April, 2020.
There's never been a better time to stop smoking and our team of NHS specialists are here to help you quit for good.
