No butts for Lothian smokers
THE number of Lothians smokers trying to quit has risen by almost half in the space of a year.
Figures have shown that in 2008 more than 5,400 made an attempt to kick the habit through the NHS, a 44 per cent jump on the year before.
The rise has been put down to NHS Lothian offering more aids to stop smoking, along with general heightened awareness of the dangers of tobacco.
The health board's stop smoking co-ordinator Helena Connelly said: "We are delighted that more people are coming forward to take advantage of the many free and convenient services we provide.
"You are four times more likely to successfully quit with NHS help than you are if you go it alone."
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