Smoking cessation

Question 1

Describe epidemology of smoking.

Answer 1

13.3% of adults are smoking and this is decreasing and vaping is taking over
10,000 weather per year and accounts for a 1/5 of all deaths in Scotland
average loss of life is 7.5 years

Question 2

Describe economics and politics of smoking.

Answer 2

More prevalent in deprived area and more men smoke
government get large amount of money from duty tax

Question 3

Describe individual and population strategies to reduce smoking.

Answer 3

Can’t sell to anyone under 18
Can’t smoke in private vehicle with children
No proxy purhcases
No vending machines
Banned in public places
Expensive
Can’t buy in smaller packets
Bland packaging