Quit smoking this Valentine’s Day

Date published: 14 February 2012

Today is the most romantic day of the year and it looks like the recipe to finding a smokin’ hot date is simple - quit smoking.

New research from the Department of Health shows that if you are looking for a date this Valentine’s Day then be sure to keep away from cigarettes if you want to increase your chances of success.

Among people polled, it was the 18-24 year olds who were most put off by the smell of cigarettes.

seventy four per cent claimed they would not kiss someone who had just smoked;
seventy six per cent agreed that smoking makes people less attractive; and
sixty four per cent of 35-44 year olds said they would refuse a kiss from a smoker.

As well as leaving a bad taste in the mouth of your date, 47 per cent of those polled said that if they knew someone was a smoker they would think twice about starting a serious relationship. So, people who want to stay one step ahead of the game this Valentine’s Day should put an end to their habit and quit today.

Over eight million people in England still smoke and 50 per cent of these are likely to die from smoking related diseases if they do not quit. By quitting smoking, smokers could increase their life expectancy by 16 years and save thousands of pounds.

To help you quit smoking free Quit Kits are now available from your local pharmacy. To find your nearest Quit Kit pharmacy stockist text SEARCH and your postcode to 88088 or search online at nhs.uk/smokefree.