Increase in Number of English Adults Vaping for More Than 6 Months, Especially Among Young Adults

Study finds a substantial increase in long-term vaping among adults in England, especially in young adults since 2021.

A study published by The BMJ reveals a substantial increase in the number of adults in England who have been vaping for more than six months, rising from 1 in 80 in 2013 to 1 in 10 in 2023.
The surge in long-term vaping is linked to the popularity of disposable e-cigarettes, especially among young adults and those who have never regularly smoked.
Data from the Smoking Toolkit Study shows that long-term vaping increased from 1.3% in 2013 to 10% in 2023, with a sharp rise since 2021. This included a rise in daily vaping from 0.6% to 6.7%.
The increase in long-term vaping was seen primarily among current and former smokers but also among individuals who had never regularly smoked, with a noticeable rise in young adults between 2015 and 2023.
The study emphasizes the need for tighter regulation of vaping products to reduce appeal to young people, with considerations on how to maintain access for smokers looking to quit.

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