Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of government ban
- The Government of the UK announced plans to ban disposable vapes starting June 1, as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill aimed at reducing smoking addiction and waste.
- Research from University College London shows a decline in disposable vape usage from 43.6% to 29.4% among users between January 2024 and January 2025.
- Lead author Dr. Sarah Jackson stated that the ban may have a 'limited impact' on vaping rates, as many users are shifting to reusable devices.
- Caroline Cerny, deputy chief executive of Action on Smoking and Health, reported that the government's actions are starting to change both business practices and consumer behavior regarding vaping.
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Disposable E-cigarette Ban ‘Unlikely’ to Tackle Vaping Rates, Researchers Warn
The forthcoming disposable vapes ban may have a “limited impact” on the number of people using e-cigarettes, according to researchers. It comes as a study highlighted there has been a “shift away” from disposable vapes since the ban was announced, with more people opting for refillable and reusable devices. Academics from University College London (UCL) also suggest the rapid rise in e-cigarette use seen in Britain in recent years has “stalled.”…


Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban
The popularity of disposable e-cigarettes or vapes has fallen ahead of a UK-wide ban on their sale on 1 June, a study has found.Researchers believe vape users are switching to refillable and rechargeable vapes in anticipation of the ban.The percentage of people aged 16-24 who mainly use disposable vapes has dropped by nearly half in the last year from 63% to 35%, according to University College London (UCL) research.Overall vaping use stalled be…
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