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Health inequalities

Smoking is the major cause of health inequalities in the UK accounting for two thirds of the difference in risk of premature death between social classes.

ASH’s interactive mapping project shows smoking rates and deprivation in every ward in England illustrating the “iron chain” that links smoking and deprivation.

Smoking and mental health

Smoking prevalence is significantly higher in people with mental health problems than among the general population. People with psychotic disorders w ...

Smoking and health inequalities

There is a strong link between cigarette smoking and socio-economic group. Smoking has been identified as the single biggest cause of inequality in d ...