The latest version of the local tobacco control profiles has been published. These profiles bring together a set of indicators that give commissioners and service providers up-to-date information on the health problems caused by smoking, the extent of smoking, and how services across the NHS and local authorities are tackling the issues. The data is presented in easy-to-read spine charts with maps showing variation across England.
This update takes account of recent user feedback. In particular, the indicators relating to quitting smoking have been revised to reflect quitting as a proportion of the smoking population, rather than the total population. Also included in this release is the cost per capita of smoking attributable hospital admissions in 2009/10 and the latest data on smoking prevalence.