More than 10,000 people in the North-East joined in with Stoptober – the first ever 28-day mass smoking quit attempt, new figures have revealed.
Figures for the end of Stoptober, the first ever mass stop smoking event of its kind, showed that 10,129 people in the North-East requested a Stoptober pack to help them quit smoking and nearly 600 people attended roadshows in the region.
In Yorkshire and Humberside another 16,576 requested a Stoptober pack.
More than quarter of a million people across the country signed up to quit – exceeding all expectations for the campaign.
Smoking remains the biggest killer in England with half of long-term smokers dying from smoking related diseases.
Health Minister Anna Soubry said: “I congratulate everyone in the North-East who gave up for Stoptober - it’s a fantastic achievement. They are five times more likely to give up for good after 28 days and I hope they will.
“For those who didn’t manage to stop for Stoptober, I would urge them to keep at it. People can start their own 28 day quit challenge at any time."
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