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Intro: FIGURES released today show that 28,000 smokers actually stopped smoking on No Smoking Day last month.
Meanwhile 274,000 smokers took a positive step towards stopping smoking.
Helen Atkinson, Regional Tobacco Control Policy Manager for the South East, said: "Thousands of smokers in the South East are now reaping the benefits of stopping smoking on No Smoking Day. They are feeling healthier, fitter and financially better off. It is never too late to stop smoking, contact your local NHS stop smoking service for help and support."
The charity called No Smoking Day launched its Make a fresh start' campaign on March 14 has seen a surge in the numbers of people who have requested information to organise events.
It says an increased demand is due to the UK's smokefree legislation coming into force this year
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