Fifth of vapers will return to smoking due to UK disposables ban, new survey finds
June 09, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu
Fifth of vapers will return to smoking due to UK disposables ban, new survey finds
A poll shows 18% of disposable vape users may return to smoking after the ban. Yorkshire Cancer Research urges the government to keep vapes accessible for smoking cessation, especially for disadvantaged communities. Evidence supports vaping for quitting, with vaping alone helping 79% quit, surpassing other methods. Public misconceptions about vaping's harm may hinder progress against smoking-related cancers. Despite the ban, many vapers plan to switch to refillables or other nicotine products. Yorkshire Cancer Research supports regulating vape product displays in stores to protect children but emphasizes the need for accurate public messaging on vaping's lower risks compared to smoking.
11.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 7.2 million current smokers in United Kingdom 14.60% of men are current smokers but only 11.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
