Visual Evidence

In the study, we adopt a view of smoking as a social problem; that the causes and consequences of tobacco use are socially patterned. The project focuses on the social circumstances of the cost-of-living crisis.

We engage with tobacco consumers and those directly impacted by tobacco consumption in deprived communities to generate new evidence and knowledge on the social circumstances and drivers of smoking, and of cessation and prevention, in the context of the cost-of-living crisis.

We embrace diverse forms of evidence, and combined different forms of knowledge: on lived expereince and other service data and population statsitics. This is our gallery of Photovoice data collected, selected and captioned by community researchers.

Breath of Fresh Air?

Ironically this image shows anything but a breath of fresh air, instead this man if filling his lungs with toxins from smoking tobacco whilst stepping outside for some fresh air.

Chain of Events

Literally an ashtray showing that smoking is simply burning money.

Delivered to Your Door

Easily accessible via internet shopping and delivered straight to your front door.

Follow Your Icons

Celebrity icons promoting smoking and making it look appealing to their fans.

Pollution on Our Planet

The waste and pollution that is left behind after a weeks’ worth of smoking.

Rainbow of Toxins

Perfectly packaged poison and a beautiful gift-wrapped present looking very appealing to the younger generation.

Residue of Smoking

The reality of the damage on your property from smoking, imagine what your lungs look like?

Vaping versus Tobacco

New trend alert – Vaping is the new smoking – smells lovely, more accessible, various choices and socially acceptable.

Smoking versus Eating

The amount of shopping you can purchase for a fortnight, equalling the amount spent on smoking related products – Which would you prefer?