Why the Army’s going smoke-free in 2022
The British Army is set to go tobacco-free on all sites in the UK by the end of 2022.What may come as a culture shock to some is part of a commitment from UK defence to prioritise the health of personnel.The move builds towards a smoke-free working environment in the next two years and applies to all sites, with the exception of Single Living Accommodation.Despite being part of Army culture since the 1950s, smoking is one of the leading causes of premature death, with figures showing 200 people die each day in England as a result of the habit."The Army has known for a very long time that this is an unhealthy aspect of life," said Brigadier Mike Butterwick, Brigadier General Staff, Army HQ An...
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