Figures Show 125,000 North East Smokers Have Quit by Using Vapes Instead in The Last Five Years

Half of people who stopped smoking across Great Britain did so by using vapes instead, according to new data. That equates to almost 3m people nationwide - while in the North East there have been around 125,000 people in that position. This comes as leading health figures including a top respiratory doctor highlight how vapes can be "invaluable" in reducing smoking and the impact of lung disease. Research from campaign groups Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and Fresh has reinforced how vaping can be a useful tool for stopping smoking. Nationally, more than 5.6m adults vape, 53% of them have stopped smoking.