The council is urging all smokers to take part in the Stoptober challenge.
The national 28 day challenge aims to support smokers to kick the habit, including a variety of free support including quit kits, apps and emails to help.
Cllr Clive Furness, mayoral advisor for adults and health, said: “The biggest killers in Newham are heart disease, cancer and respiratory disease – and smoking is a contributory factor in every single one of these.
“It is not just the health benefits people will enjoy by quitting. Stopping smoking will save residents an estimated £270 a month – more than £3,200 a year.”
Stoptober 2015 runs for 28 days from Thursday October 1.
For more information visit newham.gov.uk/stopsmoking on how to sign up.
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