The Evening Times ran an article about figures in a new report showing that women from Lanarkshire experience higher-than-average rates of stillbirth and neonatal deaths than other parts of Scotland. The region recorded the second-highest rate in Scotland with 6.42 deaths per 1,000 births. However it is worth noting that the figure of 7,096 Lanarkshire resident […]
Take the first steps to stopping smoking with specialist help
If you smoke, the one thing you could do to massively improve your overall quality of life would be to quit.
While smoking continues to decline in Lanarkshire, the number of those who prematurely die from smoking remains among the highest in Scotland.
Shirley Mitchell, NHS Lanarkshire stop smoking service manager, said: “The start of a new year is a common time for folk to vow to give up smoking.
“Given that the vast majority smokers regret starting, it’s hardly surprising.
“If this is you, I’d appeal to you to contact our service as we can help with specialist stop smoking nurses who can help and support you.
“No one says it’ll be easy, but at least take the first step and make contact with us.”
To find out more about stop smoking visit: http://firstport2/staff-support/stop-smoking-service/default.aspx
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