According to the British Ministry of Health officials, the government has long suggested that electronic cigarettes can help smokers quit smoking but has never provided equipment to help them. At present, the government plans to distribute free electronic cigarette starter kits to nearly 20% of smokers in the UK. to help them quit smoking. At the same time, the government will also provide smoking cessation coupons to pregnant women to help them quit smoking.
Smokers can apply to local community health centers or smoking cessation agencies in the UK to receive free e-cigarettes. This entry-level product will provide different flavors, smoking intensity, brands, etc., and get some smoking cessation advice. It is reported that the market price of an e-cigarette starter kit is between 20 and 30 pounds.
The above-mentioned new policy will be part of the British government's plan to reduce smokers. Its goal is to reduce the current 13% of the national population to 5% of smokers and to achieve the national smoke-free goal by 2030. Data show that from 2021 to 2022, the UK has invested 68 million pounds to promote British smoking cessation, and has successfully helped 100,000 smokers quit smoking.
