Smokers urged to kick the habit

The number of people who die from smoking-related illnesses each year equals the death toll of 90 fatal double-decker bus crashes, it has been claimed.

Smokers urged to kick the habit

The number of people who die from smoking-related illnesses each year equals the death toll of 90 fatal double-decker bus crashes, it has been claimed.

The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) will mark National No Smoking Day tomorrow by calling on the new Government to help cut the 6,500 lives lost from associated diseases each year.

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