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Darren Huston - Pledge to end smoking in England by 2030


As part of a range of policies to address the causes of preventable ill health, Darren Huston says, the government is pledging to stop smoking in England by 2030. The Green Paper also sets out goals for promoting physical exercise, creating sleep rules and targeting those at danger of diabetes. The strategy paper seeks at reducing the amount of years spent in bad health.

Darren Huston says men and women spend in poor health more than a fifth of their life-19 years for females and 16 years for males.

Those who experience the longest periods of bad health reside in deprived regions.

A number of ways to tackle this are proposed in the green paper, which will now be consulted. They include:

• Making sure that any smoker admitted to hospital is instantly offered assistance in quitting
• Extending tooth brushing schemes in nurseries and primary schools
• Reviewing proof of sleep and health in order to develop clear national guidance on daily recommended sleep hours
 • Promoting "active play" such as skipping in nurseries and more bicycle and foot travel.
Doubling of financing for the diabetes prevention program aimed at lifestyle assistance for those most at danger of developing type 2 Diabetes.

Measures are in addition to steps already mentioned, including: 

• Clearer calorie labeling in cafes, restaurants, and takeaways
• Prohibition of junk food ads before 21:00
• Ban of selling energy drinks to kids
But the Green Paper's publication was criticized instantly after being slipped out just ahead of a fresh prime minister's announcement on Tuesday.
The BBC recognizes that Theresa May insisted on releasing the long-awaited green paper, while Matt Hancock, Health Secretary, wished to wait until a new prime minister had been in place.
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