Links
Information on Tobacco and its effects
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Scotland
ASH Scotland is the leading voluntary organisation in Scotland tackling tobacco use.
www.ashscotland.org.uk
World Health Organisation – Tobacco Free Europe
Tobacco-free Europe contributes to the reduction of tobacco use in the WHO European Region, and the harm caused by the use of tobacco products and by exposure to tobacco smoke.
www.euro.who.int/tobaccofree
Health Scotland – Tobacco Unwrapped
Information on tobacco, the tobacco industry and stopping smoking.
www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk/Tobaccoweb
Scotland's Health on the Web – Keep Kids from Smoking
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/public/publicindex.htm
General Health Advice
Health Scotland
Health Scotland provides a national focus for improving health, works to improve health and reduce inequalities in Scotland.
www.healthscotland.com
Healthy Living
Healthy Living is designed to help you attain a healthier diet and a more active lifestyle by providing resources, advice and support on healthy eating and physical activity.
www.healthyliving.gov.uk
British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation plays a leading role in the fight against heart disease so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death.
www.bhf.org.uk
British Lung Foundation
The organisation working for those affected by lung disease.
www.lunguk.org
Scotland's Health at Work (SHAW)
Scotland's Health at Work is a National Award Programme which rewards employers who demonstrate commitment to improving the health and ultimately the performance of their workforce.
www.shaw.uk.com
Cancer Research
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK's vision is to conquer cancer through world-class research.
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Macmillan Cancer Relief
Macmillan Cancer Relief is a UK charity that works to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer.
www.macmillan.org.uk
Institute of Cancer Research
The Institute of Cancer Research is one of the world's leading cancer research organisations and is internationally renowned for the quality of its science.
www.icr.ac.uk
International Agency for Research on Cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer's (IARC) mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control.
www.iarc.fr