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The Nottinghamshire Smoking and Tobacco Control Alliance has launched a smoking and tobacco control vision document and delivery plan which aims to see smoking among adults across Nottinghamshire reduced to 5 per cent or lower by 2035.

The alliance brings together partner organisations including Nottinghamshire Council and Nottingham Council, to work towards eliminating smoking and tobacco-related harm, creating a smoke-free generation for Nottinghamshire by 2040.

Fewer people in Nottinghamshire smoke than ever before, but smoking remains one of the largest causes of ill-health and early death in the area.

The vision document not only looks at helping smokers to quit, but also at the support needed to help prevent young people from starting.

The alliance wants to create a smoke-free generation for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire by 2040

It also outlines the work needed to tackle the wider causes of tobacco-related inequalities, such as reducing exposure to second-hand smoke and access to illegal tobacco.

The plan’s four main themes are: helping vulnerable groups quit smoking; effective regulation of tobacco products; reducing exposure to second-hand smoke; and prevention and engagement with children and young people.

The councils are also carrying out research into why people smoke and vape and how people feel about smoking in their communities.

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The survey is open to anyone living in the county, whether or not they smoke or vape – see shorturl.at/dvLS4

Coun Matt Barney, county council cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said: “Smoking is an addiction that mainly develops in childhood. We’ve made a lot of progress to reduce our smoking rates, but smoking is still one of the largest causes of health inequalities across Nottinghamshire.

“We want to create a world where those born in Nottinghamshire never smoke.

“The alliance aims to ensure the right support is available which will help people stop smoking, prevent young people from starting to smoke in the first place, and reduce the impact illegal tobacco and exposure to second-hand smoke has.”

Coun Linda Woodings, city council portfolio holder for adult social care and health, said: “From the negative impact on finances, the health of those who smoke or who are around second-hand smoke, to the harm it can cause during pregnancy, it is hoped the elivery plan can start us on our journey in creating a smoke-free generation.”

Residents can access support on quitting smoking through Your Health Your Way at yourhealthnotts.co.uk/support/stop-smoking

Alliance launches Nottinghamshire smoking and tobacco control plan