Since April 2022, the number of women who smoke when their baby is born has fallen in Herefordshire and Worcestershire from 10.8 per cent to 8.8 per cent, which is just below the England average of 8.9 per cent. This is a great improvement over previous years.
This means a healthier start for more babies being born in the two counties.
Karen May, cabinet member with Responsibility for Health and Well-Being at Worcestershire County Council, said, "These figures are really encouraging because reducing smoking can make a big difference to the health of mums and their babies. However, we can’t be complacent and must work to ensure this reduction continues.
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