However, the cost to the NHS in Scotland of treating smoking related disease is estimated to be approximately £200 million per year.Table 1 shows acute hospital discharges with a main diagnosis of ischaemic heart disease or malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung, both of which are known to have an association with smoking.Table 1: Acute Hospital (Non-Obstetric, Non-Psychiatric) In-Patient and Day Case Discharges with a Main Diagnosis1 of Ischaemic Heart Disease or Malignant Neoplasm of Trachea, Bronchus and Lung2: Years Ending 31 March...