National No Smoking Day Posted or Updated on 19 Feb 2024

Today is the day to stop smoking

It's time to take back your health

For help to quit smoking, search 'NHS smokefree'.

Smokefree National Helpline: 0300 123 1044

Smoking doubles the risk of demetia by:

• Narrowing the blood vessels in the heart and brain
• Increasing the risk of 
  • cardiovascular disease
  • diabetes
  • and stroke
• Causing oxidative stress which damages the brain