SMOKERS in South Lakeland are being urged to contact their local pharmacy to access free support to quit.
The appeal comes from Cumbria County Council as a new campaign reveals that 45 people a day die of cardiovascular disease caused by smoking – more than 16,500 deaths a year in England.
Smoking increases the Councillor wants to push forward foyer project MONEY from a councillor’s locality budget scheme could be used to help fund a revamp of the foyer at a popular Ulverston venue.
South Lakeland District Council’s Cllr Janette Jenkinson says she intends to use money from her member locality budget on improvements at the Coronation Hall.
risk of heart disease by almost a quarter (24 per cent) and doubles the risk of heart attack.
Smoking prevalence in Cumbria is currently 15.6 per cent with 2,776 deaths attributable to smoking between 2012 and 2014.
There is free support available to help people to become #SmokeFree – anyone can access the service at their local pharmacy.
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