According to latest analysis from the ONS, as of the first quarter of 2020, around 5.5 million adults (13.5%) smoked in the UK
Negative Public Perception: The tobacco industry faces widespread negative public perception, regardless of cigarette type
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The filing states: Even within a clinical environment, it can be difficult to convey the benefits of stopping smoking or of using alternatives to conventional cigarettes, such as heated tobacco products, in a way that is convincing and personal. In a retail setting, a person is a customer and not a patient, which makes them " typically feel more comfortable and in control of the situation, and more likely to consider the benefits of stopping or changing from conventional smoking. In other words, a commercial salesperson has more persuasiveness than a medical professional
People who smoke may be more likely to suffer several life-threatening health conditions, such as: Stroke Cancer Emphysema Heart disease Not everyone who smokes will suffer from these conditions, and many people who have never smoked may eventually develop them
