One million who never smoked cigarettes start vaping in England

One million vapers in England had no smoking history, study says

About 1 million adults who were not regular smokers have now taken to vaping in England, according to a new study, as concerns rise around the world about the health impact of addictive e-cigarettes.

One million who never smoked cigarettes start vaping in England

Study authors call for more regulation to minimise the health effects

One million adults who never smoked in England now vape, study suggests

According to the research, as of April 2024 the number has risen to one million, representing a sevenfold increase since 2021

Sharp rise in vaping among young adults who never regularly smoked

A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.

One million adults in England now vape despite never being regular smokers

Experts say that banning disposable vapes, as the UK government currently plans, is not likely to fix the problem.

A million vapers in England had no smoking history, study shows

The number of vapers without a smoking history soared from 1 in 200 in 2020 to 1 in 28 as at April 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.