Teenagers who vape are smoking at 1970s levels
July 30, 2025 by telegraph.co.uk
Teenagers who vape are smoking at 1970s levels
Teenagers who vape are smoking cigarettes at 1970s levels, raising concerns about a tobacco addiction gateway. Among vapers, one third also smoke, a ratio seen in 1974. E-cigarette use hampers the decline in nicotine use, and research suggests vaping leads to smoking. Despite bans, 1 in 3 teens have tried vaping by age 15, and e-cigarette use among 11- to 15-year-olds has doubled. Disposable vapes were banned to prevent youth nicotine addiction. Vapers can get hooked quickly, affecting concentration and causing fatigue, stress, and anxiety. Those who vape are more likely to smoke cigarettes, emphasizing the need to address this trend.
July 30, 2025 by theguardian.com
Third of UK teenagers who vape will go on to start smoking, research shows
Research shows a third of UK teen vapers may take up smoking, similar to peers in the 1970s. E-ciga…
11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
