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# Stoptober Campaign Information
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What's happening:** Stoptober is a yearly program that helps people quit smoking. More people smoked during the pandemic, so organizers are encouraging smokers to try quitting now during this campaign month.
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What you can do:** If you smoke and want to quit, you can join Stoptober to get support and tips for stopping. Over 2 million people have successfully tried to quit smoking through this program since it started 10 years ago.
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Why it matters:** Quitting smoking improves your health and reduces your risk of serious diseases like heart disease and cancer. If you're interested in quitting, this is a good time to get help and support from others trying to do the same thing.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: NHS · Read full article ↗
Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the 2.3 million people who have made quit attempts since the campaign’s launch 10 years ago.
📋 Remember: This is general health information. Always speak to your GP or specialist about your own health situation.
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