Smoking

Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and the The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study identified smoking as one of the top five risk factors for premature deaths in England. To understand the impact of smoking on the health adults in Bedford Borough, please follow the links below to the latest statistics on smoking prevalence, the impact on physical and mental health and the number of people quitting smoking.

Smoking Prevalence in adults (18+) – current smokers (APS)

Smoking prevalence in adults in routine and manual occupations (18-64) – current smokers (APS)

Smokers who have successfully quit at 4 weeks and those that are CO verified

Smoking attributable hospital admissions (new method)

Smoking prevalence in adults (18+) with serious mental illness (SMI) (Data for 2015 only)

A new service called Choose You was launched in 2025 and provides easier access to help in creating healthier habits.