Wales Smoking

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Over 10 percent of deaths in Wales due to smoking

New analysis from Public Health Wales has shown that an average of 3,845 deaths in Wales in 2022 were because of smoking.

24 Sept

Welsh Government hopes smoking law will be 'strengthened'

The Welsh Government says it's hoping for a stronger approach to tackling smoking when the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is reintroduced to Parliament this autumn.

30 Aug

Disposable vapes to be banned in Wales

The Welsh Government said it will support the UK Government's move to tighten regulations on smoking and vaping.

29 Jan

‘Bold action’ needed as two thirds of Welsh public support smoke-free generation

Mark Drakeford 'attracted' to prescriptions for e-cigarettes

Campaign launched to highlight how vaping can help smokers quit

Welsh Government sets out vision for creating a smoke-free society by 2030

Campaigners call for smoking ban in Welsh beer gardens

Smokers in Wales urged to quit this year over vulnerabilities to Covid-19

Wales to become first place in UK to ban smoking in children’s playgrounds

Trial to ban smoking on the sidelines of children's pitches

Shaming pregnant women for smoking and drinking 'can prevent' them stopping

Swansea’s Langland Bay goes smoke free

Assembly Members set to vote on health bill

Ban 'may have cut number of teenage girls smoking'