STUB IT OUT Vaping fears are stopping smokers from quitting, campaigners warn
August 03, 2023 by thesun.co.uk
STUB IT OUT Vaping fears are stopping smokers from quitting, campaigners warn
Four in 10 now believe e-cigarettes are as harmful or worse than traditional tobacco, according to Action on Smoking and Health. The figure was up from a third last year, with the charity claiming safety concerns about vapes could hamper the Government’s “Swap to Stop” scheme. The policy, announced earlier this year, saw around 1million smokers given a free vaping starter kit together with behavioural support to help them quit smoking.
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