3. Risk factors that cause premature death

Smokers see their GP over a third more often than non-smokers and is linked with nearly half a million hospital admissions annually in the UK.

Linked with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and increased risk of respiratory, musculoskeletal and liver diseases.

Increases the risk of heart failure, coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease and vascular dementia.

Increases risk of certain cancers, including three times more likely to develop colon cancer.

Contributes to more than 60 medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, cancer and liver disease, as well as harm from accidents, violence and self harm.