Research shows north lanarkshire has third most active smokers in britain

IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE 20.8 PER CENT OF PEOPLE IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE ARE ACTIVELY SMOKING - BEHIND ONLY FENLAND (22.1 PER CENT) IN EAST ENGLAND AND BLACKPOOL (21.3 PER CENT). 12:50, 04

Feb 2025 North Lanarkshire has the third most active smokers in Britain. Research conducted by nicotinepouches.net analysed Tesco.com to reveal the average cost of a pack of cigarettes in

2024. The cost of an average pack was then divided by 20, to find an average cost of per cigarette in the UK. DOWNLOAD THE LANARKSHIRE LIVE APP TODAY The Lanarkshire Live app is available to

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Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The cost of a cigarette was then multiplied by an amount of cigarettes smoked per day. And it was discovered that there 20.8 per

cent of people in North Lanarkshire are actively smoking – behind only Fenland (22.1 per cent) in east England and Blackpool (21.3 per cent). The only other Scottish locations to place in

the top 20 were West Lothian (eighth with 19.5 per cent) and Glasgow (ninth with 19.1 per cent). READ MORE: HMRC reveals more than 11.5 million taxpayers beat Self-Assessment tax return

filing deadline Miikka Saloseutu from nicotinepouches.net said: ““Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases in the UK. It is responsible for nearly 80,000 deaths each

year. “When cigarettes are smoked, they produce harmful chemicals like tar and carbon monoxide. "These are the primary contributors to the health risks associated with smoking,

including lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory issues. “While nicotine is addictive, it is not the primary cause of the most serious health problems associated with smoking. “Nicotine

pouches can be a helpful tool for people trying to quit smoking because they provide a controlled and safer way to manage nicotine cravings without the harmful effects of smoking

traditional cigarettes.” READ MORE: Coatbridge school pupils support college robotics final and visit Celtic Connections event The report also contains ONS data, revealing the highest

percentage of smokers in each UK local district between 2023-2019. This ranking was generated to illustrate which parts of the UK are most likely to spend money on cigarettes. It reveals

Brits that smoke a quarter of a packet of cigarettes (five cigarettes) per day spend an average of £24.90 per week. This is £108.20 per month and £649 for six months. A smoker of a quarter

of a packet will spend an average £32,461 over 25 years. For further information on the findings, head online. READ MORE: 'Royle Family' star Ricky Tomlinson to spend 'Evening

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