No Smoking Day 2023 | Dr Chi Udeh-Momoh explains the link between smoking and dementia

Data tells us less than 1 in 5 people who smoke know that smoking increases the risk of dementia, compared to more than 7 in 10 who know that smoking causes lung diseases or cancers.

Quitting smoking is one of the best ways to improve your health. Not only reducing your risk of heart disease, cancer and stroke, but also reducing your risk of dementia.

Search ‘NHS smokefree’ for free access to extensive advice and local support on quitting.

Make 8 March 2023 your day to quit.