Harms of smoking and second-hand smoke

Tobacco smoking is the greatest single cause of premature death and is a leading preventable cause of morbidity in NSW.
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Tobacco smoking and pregnancy

Find out about the harmful effects of smoking during pregnancy and strategies to support a woman to quit smoking.

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Benefits of quitting smoking

Find out about the many benefits of quitting with positive changes occurring within days and weeks of giving up smoking.
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Aboriginal communities and smoking

Find out what support is available to aboriginal people who want to quit smoking.

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Services to help you quit

Learn about Quitline 13 78 48, find helpful factsheets about quitting, and the support provided to people who smoke admitted to a NSW public hospital.

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Mental health and smoking

Find out about the benefits of quitting to be gained by people with mental illness and how to get help.

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Current as at: Monday 19 January 2026
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