Scottish Smoking Cessation Conference 2017
Tackling health inequalities: supporting priority groups to stop smoking
Conference report
Conference brochure
Plenary speaker presentations
Themed discussion presentations
Parallel session presentations
Event description
NHS Health Scotland, in partnership with ASH Scotland and the Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance, hosted the the 11th national Scottish Smoking Cessation Conference on 21st November 2017.
Smoking is a key contributor to health inequalities. It affects every social group but the highest smoking rates are found within areas of high socio-economic deprivation, and in particular groups, such as those experiencing mental health problems and prisoners.
Conference delegates had the opportunity to consider latest research and practice, focusing on how to best engage with and support smokers in our priority groups. Attendees debated some of the key challenges and solutions in reducing smoking prevalence in Scotland through a coordinated smoking cessation service.
This conference was aimed at smoking cessation professionals, as well as those involved in tobacco prevention and protection.