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Intro: An extra £1 million of funding to extend smoking cessation services was announced today.
Opening a debate in Parliament - Rising to the Challenge of Improving Scotland's Health – Health Minister Malcolm Chisholm said:
"The biggest thing a smoker can to do improve the health of their heart is to kick the habit. Stopping smoking can also greatly reduce the risk of strokes and cancer. . . .
"That is why we are investing an additional £1 million per annum through NHS Boards to further expand smoking cessation services, particularly in our most disadvantaged communities. Services such as nicotine replacement therapy and counselling will be targeted at pregnant women, young people and low income groups in these areas." . . .
Each NHS Board will receive an allocation of £10,000. The aim of this is to give a significant boost to smaller NHS Board areas. The remaining money will be allocated to NHS Boards based on the Arbuthnott formula.
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