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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fo

Dishonest to say smoking debate is about health versus freedom, says Whitty

PA Wire

Attempts by tobacco industry lobbyists to make any debate around smoking legislation about health versus freedom are “dishonest”, England’s Chief Medical Officer has said.

Professor Sir Chris Whitty said most people who smoke want to quit but cannot because the cigarette industry has “addicted them at a very young age”.

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