Steep fall in young smokers in past decade
October 02, 2024 by bbc.com
Steep fall in young smokers in past decade
Smoking rates among young adults in the UK have significantly decreased over the past decade. In 2023, 11.6% of adults in England smoked, down from 20% in 2011. E-cigarette use is on the rise, especially among 16-24 year-olds. Legislation is being developed to make England "smoke free" by 2030. While e-cigarettes can help smokers quit, the long-term health effects, especially for non-smokers, remain unclear. Tighter regulations on e-cigarette marketing and sales, as well as a ban on disposable vapes, are planned to deter use by teenagers. Although vaping is less harmful than smoking, non-smokers are cautioned against starting.
12.90% 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
