ADVICE to stop Colchester residents smoking tobacco is being offered ahead of No Smoking Day on Wednesday.
The British Heart Foundation is warning people about the dangers of all types of smoking from cigarettes to cigars to pipes and shisha pipes.
New figures revealed a rise in shisha bars in the region and the charity warns people should not be under any illusion about this being a healthy alternative.
Dr Mike Knapton, associate medical director at the BHF, said: “Contrary to popular belief, shisha is not safer than smoking cigarettes. Don’t be duped by the sweet smell and wholesome sounding fruity flavours, if you use shisha you are a smoker and that means you’re putting your health at risk.”
More than 750,000 people attempt to quit on No Smoking Day each year.
Soldiers and their family are being offered support through the welfare service.
On Wednesday the Colchester Garrison health trainer is joining forces with the Ormiston Children’s Centre to launch a weekly stop smoking support group.
Advice and details will be available at The Musket Club, Fallowfield Road, from 10.30am until 2.30pm.
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