The NHS in Yorkshire and the Humber region is helping more people to give up smoking.
New figures released by the NHS Information Centre show that 18,155 people kicked the habit between April and September 2011, an increase of 409 on the same period in 2010.
Director for public health for NHS North of England, Paul Johnstone, said: “This is fantastic news; if you are a smoker giving up is the greatest single step you can take to improve your health.
For information about local NHS stop smoking services and to order your free NHS quit kit visit www.nhs.uk/smokefree or call 0800 022 4 332