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Jackie Baillie backs move to help quit smoking
MSP Jackie Baillie has backed a health charity’s campaign to help smokers kick the habit.
The Dumbarton politician is throwing her support behind ASH Scotland’s Quit and Win campaign, in the wake of national No Smoking Day.
The national organisation marked the event on Wednesday, by urging people across Scotland to quit tobacco and boost their health, wellbeing and personal finances.
MSP Jackie, also Scottish Labour’s Deputy Leader, joined forces with other Labour MSPs and representatives of ASH Scotland at Holyrood to promote the event.
She said: “I am pleased to be supporting ASH Scotland’s ‘Quit and Win’ campaign for this year’s No Smoking Day and encourage my constituents to try quitting smoking to gain health benefits and save money that could be better spent on holidays or treats for friends and family.
“NHS Scotland’s Quit Your Way service is free and provides specialist support to help you find ways that work best for you to leave tobacco behind for good.
“If you’re trying to give up smoking for the first time or have tried before, I urge you to reach out to Quit Your Way today and to get the help you may need to reach your tobacco-free goal.”
Data shows that the average smoker could save up to £3,332 in a year, as well as reducing feelings of anxiety and decreasing the risk of coronary heart disease.
The risk of developing lung cancer also drops by half ten years after smokers quit.
Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive of ASH Scotland, said: “Tobacco is still the biggest cause of preventable death in Scotland but, by quitting smoking, people across Dumbarton can boost their health, wellbeing and personal finances.
“We are delighted Jackie Baillie MSP is backing our campaign to raise vital awareness of the free expert support offered by NHS Scotland’s Quit Your Way services which can improve the chances of quit smoking success by three to four times.”
Anyone who has the goal of giving up smoking is advised to contact QuitYourWay.scot or call the free helpline on 0800 848484.
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