Do Anti-Smoking Adverts Really Work?

After the latest part of the seemingly innumerable 'stop smoking' campaign was launched by the NHS for Halloween, one really has to ask whether these types of adverts really work or not. So, I went out into Preston city centre to ask some members of the public, smokers and non-smokers alike as to if these ads work, and if so, why.



Well, along with the majority of those in the video, as well as others I asked who didn’t make the video, felt that cigarette advertising doesn’t really work. And I’m inclined to agree with them. Those adverts only really work if you want to quit smoking, but just don’t know where to go or who to talk to. People already know the effects of smoking, and like the warnings on the box, I don’t think that until people are encouraged not to smoke, there’s going to be a huge change. As a non-smoker that may sound a bit absolute, but that’s my opinion.

Apologies

Sorry everyone for not posting in the last/first week of this blog, but I've been a bit busy with unforseen things, although that makes me seem more seedy than I actually am. Anyway, I will be adding a couple of posts probably tomorrow, and I will try to keep up alot better. So anyone eager for commentary on health news, check back soon.

Additional things

Also, just to inform the people reading this that are not on the course, this will only be about the North West of England, and in particular Lancashire. So, if you're in Preston, this might be right up your street. Literally.

Welcome to my blog

This blog is basically a work based blog, to do with the Journalism course at UCLAN university. It will be on the subject of health, not my choice, but let's give everything a fair shot, and I will be trying to update this as frequently as possible, and as well as possible. So, hold on everyone, it's going to be a, well, fairly sedate ride.