Vaping among adults at highest level in eight years
August 12, 2024 by independent.co.uk
Vaping among adults at highest level in eight years
British adults using e-cigarettes are at their highest level since 2017, with smokers turning to vapes nearly doubling in three years. Vaping is seen as less harmful but not risk-free, recommended solely as a smoking cessation aid. Action on Smoking and Health reveals that 11% of British adults vape, 53% being former smokers. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to regulate vaping, protecting youths and promoting smoking cessation. Tougher regulations are advised to prevent youth vaping without discouraging adult smoking cessation efforts. Investment in stop smoking services is crucial to support smokers to quit successfully. Perception of vaping harm varies among smokers and non-smokers.
August 12, 2024 by theguardian.com
Number of UK adults who vape reaches record level, report finds
The UK sees a rise in vaping, with adults who both smoke and vape doubling to 2.2 million in three …
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
