Study estimates £11bn annual savings in UK if people quit smoking, with benefits to economically disadvantaged regions and NHS.
A University of Sheffield study estimates that £11bn could be freed up annually in the UK if people quit smoking. The savings could particularly benefit economically disadvantaged regions, with the money currently spent on tobacco potentially reinvested in local shops, services, and entertainment. The total economic benefit of going completely smoke-free is estimated to be over £10.9bn, leading to NHS savings and reduced costs for the wider economy.
April 07, 2024
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