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North Lincolnshire will not be smoke-free until 2050, says a new study.
The region is one of nine local authorities that will continue to smoke in 32 years, according to Frontier Economics data commissioned by Philip Morris Limited (PML).
One in five (20.84%) in North Lincolnshire smoked in 2017, the most recent year for which data are available.
The research also highlights a variety of measures that could accelerate the decline of cigarette smokers. These include increasing the number of smokers using NHS tobacco control services and moving towards better alternatives, such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco.
The new figures are detailed on a website launched by PML – lastsmoke.co.uk – which presents the ONS data for ZIP code areas via an interactive tool. It also includes a powerful call for action to encourage communities to move faster without smoke.
The findings of the report include:
- Significant differences in the prevalence of smoking in England, with 3% of local authorities having a rate of more than 20% and 4% between 5% and 10%.
- Private areas have relatively more smokers. The three local authorities with the highest smoking rates – Kingston upon Hull, Blackpool and North Lincolnshire – have an average rate of 22.1%, compared to 8.8% among the three lowest, Rutland, York and Wokingham.
The Last Smoke website also includes other proposals that could speed up the end of cigarettes in the country. These include more independent research on smoking alternatives, targeted government campaigns through schools, and social media to stop smoking and fight the illicit cigarette trade by taking tougher action against criminal gangs. .
Mark MacGregor, UK Corporate Affairs Director at PML, said: "Our company is committed to not smoking as quickly as possible and to stop selling cigarettes.
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"We want to play our part by working with local businesses, retailers and councils in areas with the highest smoking rates, and it will not be easy to stop smokers in these areas." There are more options than ever before that can help them quit smoking forever. "
Councilor Richard Hannigan, Deputy Chief of the North Lincolnshire Council, said, "Reducing smoking is one of the top priorities of the North Lincolnshire Council and the North Lincolnshire Health and Wellness Council.
"The council provides professional support to quit smoking for all smokers in North Lincolnshire through our Healthy Lifestyle service at 01724 298212. Just last year, more than 1,000 smokers stopped using this local support. .
"The data used in this research used a small sample in North Lincolnshire, affecting the viability of the results, and if other years, for example 2016, had been used in this search, North Lincolnshire would appear much more likely. calls into question the validity of the results.
"We recognize that North Lincolnshire has a smoking rate above the national average.We are actively working to reduce the harm caused by smoking and support activities to create smoke-free spaces, reduce the supply of illegal tobacco , reduce the number of women who smoke during pregnancy and reduce smoking among children and youth.
"While we are extremely disappointed with the findings of this report, we intend to understand this data and, whether accurate or not, we will continue to work tirelessly to eliminate smoking in North Lincolnshire by 2050 . "
Top 10 local authorities with the latest dates from Last Smoke
|
Local Authority |
Prevalence rate 2017 |
Total change in% (2011-17) |
Date of the last smoke |
| City of Bristol |
11.14% |
-9.95% |
2024 |
| Wokingham |
8.13% |
-5.68% |
2026 |
| York |
9.01% |
6.49% |
2026 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire |
10.81% |
-6.80% |
2027 |
| Blackburn with Darwen |
16.75% |
-10.36% |
2027 |
| Portsmouth |
15.17% |
-9.5% |
2027 |
| Reading |
13.59% |
-8.4% |
2027 |
| Buckinghamshire |
9.17% |
-5.30% |
2028 |
| Bournemouth |
13.85% |
-7.95% |
2028 |
| Milton Keynes |
13.26% |
-7.27% |
2028 |
The last 10 local authorities with the latest final smoke dates
|
Local Authority |
Prevalence rate 2017 |
Total change in% (2011-17) |
Date of the last smoke |
| North Lincolnshire |
20.84% |
-1.33% |
After 2050 |
| Derby |
18.91% |
-1.47% |
After 2050 |
| Cheshire East |
16.4% |
2.7% |
After 2050 |
| Bedford |
16.17% |
-1.41% |
After 2050 |
| Central Bedfordshire |
15.84% |
-1.25% |
After 2050 |
| North Yorkshire |
15.63% |
-2.07% |
After 2050 |
| Hampshire |
14.36% |
-2.5% |
After 2050 |
| Shropshire |
14.04% |
-2.08% |
After 2050 |
| Bath & North East Somerset |
13.42% |
-1.95% |
After 2050 |
| Southampton |
17.38% |
-3.34% |
2049 |
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