"The tobacco and vapes bill aims to create a smoke-free generation by banning tobacco sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, ultimately saving lives and reducing NHS burdens."
"Smoking leads to 400,000 hospital admissions and 64,000 deaths a year in England alone, costing the NHS 3 billion in treatments for tobacco-related illnesses."
"This reform will save lives, ease pressure on the NHS, and build a healthier Britain, as children will be part of the first smoke-free generation."
"The end of smoking, and the devastating harm it causes, is no longer uncertain—it's inevitable, with a focus on how soon we get there."
The UK has passed a bill prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. This legislation, which will receive royal assent soon, is expected to reduce smoking-related health issues and alleviate pressure on the NHS. Smoking causes significant health problems, leading to 400,000 hospital admissions and 64,000 deaths annually in England. The bill also extends smoking bans in public areas, marking a significant step towards improving public health and reducing tobacco-related harm.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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