Call for Revised Tobacco Control Plan in Walsall, UK

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Dec.07.2023

Call for Revised Tobacco Control Plan in Walsall, UK

Walsall council urged to adopt revised tobacco control plan to reduce smoking rates and provide support.

According to a report by the Express & Star, decision-makers at the Walsall Council in the UK have been urged to adopt a revised tobacco control plan for the years 2023 to 2027. The aim of this plan is to reduce the number of smokers or e-cigarette users in the area and provide necessary support. Reports from council members' meetings indicate that the smoking rate among adults in Walsall is 13.8%, which is higher than the national average of 12.7% in England.

References:

[1] Council set to tackle Walsall's smoking problem

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[1] Proposed Regulations to Strengthen E-Cigarette Control in Wales

[2] Call for Revised Tobacco Control Plan in Walsall, UK

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