Wales Tobacco Control Alliance (WTCA)

The Department of Health are currently undertaking a consultation on the future of tobacco control across the UK. To view the document click here:

Section 3, Part B – Protecting young people and children from smoking directly impacts on the health of young people in Wales. Urgent action is needed to prevent a new generation of young people becoming addicted to this lethal habit and your support will be vital in bringing this about. Ash Wales urges you to respond particularly to the section relating to protecting young people.

To download a postcard to respond please click here

To download a letter template please click here

If you'd like to learn more about the WTCA click here

In This Section

• Ffaith
• ASSIST

Environment

"The growing of tobacco means that less land is available for food crops. While some food is grown between crops of tobacco, it has been estimated that 10 to 20 million people could be fed by food crops grown instead of tobacco."

Barry, M. The influence of the US Tobacco industry on the health, economy, and environment of developing countries. New England J Medicine, 1991; 324: 917-9

Belief in the Ban

Delyth Lloyd of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in Wales added;

"The ban will be an historic milestone for the health of the nation. Not only will it be good news for non-smokers, who will be protected from second hand smoke, but it represents the perfect time for smokers across Wales to attempt to give up for good."