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Monday, September 19, 2016

Stoptober: Number of smokers in England hits record low

The number of smokers in England has dropped to the lowest level since records began.

Currently 16.9% of the population smoke, according to figures released by Public Health England.

In England there are double the number of ex-smokers (14.6 million people), compared to current smokers (7.2 million).

The figures have been released as PHE launched its annual Stoptober campaign - and this year it is focusing its efforts online.

The figures have been released as PHE launched its annual Stoptober campaign - and this year it is focusing its efforts online.

A number of celebrities have joined the effort, including former England cricketer Phil Tufnell.


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