Vaping overtakes smoking for the first time in UK, CoEHAR analysis shows
April 10, 2026 by clearingtheair.eu
Vaping overtakes smoking for the first time in UK, CoEHAR analysis shows
Recent analysis indicates that vaping has surpassed smoking for the first time in the United Kingdom. This shift reflects a significant change in nicotine consumption patterns among adults. Many experts attribute the trend to harm reduction strategies and wider access to alternative products. The data suggests that e-cigarettes are increasingly replacing traditional tobacco use. This development is seen by some as a milestone in public health efforts to reduce smoking rates.
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
