Article: It's a smoking timebomb... A hard hitting NHS report is warning heavy smokers in Teignbridge that they are heading for an early grave.

A hard hitting NHS report is warning heavy smokers in Teignbridge that they are heading for an early grave.

The NHS Community Health profile, which gives an insight into health so local government and health authorities can improve inequalities, also highlights how youngsters are not up to scratch when it comes to passing exams.

In spite of daunting news there are many positive reasons why life in Teignbridge is good, such as low death rates from heart disease and cancer and below average rates of binge drinking and teenage pregnancies.

The report released today has been welcomed by health workers, authorities and MPs - but all believe more can be done.

Kingskerswell GP Nick D'Arcy, chairman ...

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