Smoking rate reducing in Newham
The public health team is delighted to share some fantastic news that highlights the incredible progress we and our partners have made in reducing smoking rates in Newham!
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published in September 2023, showcases remarkable achievements in our community. You can view the data here.
Key achievements:
- Adult smoking rates in Newham have seen a substantial decrease, dropping from 13.9% in 2021 to 10.7% in 2022.
- Smoking prevalence among individuals working in routine and manual occupations has halved, reaching 9.9% in 2022 compared to 22.5% in 2021.
- Both smoking rates are not only below the London and England averages but also stand as the lowest rates among North East London boroughs.
These achievements would not have been possible without our dedicated stop smoking service; Quit Well Newham, which launched in January 2021, offering specialist support such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and regulated vapes to help people quit smoking.
We have also recently signed the local government declaration for tobacco control, signalling our commitment to tackle harms associated with smoking. The specialist support our Quit Well Newham service offers, alongside targeted outreach, will ensure Newham can work towards becoming SmokeFree by 2030. For residents interested in stop smoking or for more information visit the Quit Well Newham service webpage
