Fall in smoking means more people now vape than smoke
Official government estimates of smoking and vaping show that a further record drop in smoking means that there are now more people in Great Britain who vape than smoke. An estimated 5.4 million people aged 16+ vape daily or occasionally compared to 4.9 million current smokers.
Health Leaders Demand Action on Generational Smoking Ban
Over 1200 public health professionals have urged political parties to ensure the swift passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, warning that an estimated 124,600 young people (aged 18-25) will have taken up smoking since the legislation was first introduced last November.
APPG on Smoking and Health meets to take action on cigarette filter ‘litter and lies’
Members of the APPG on Smoking and Health and other Parliamentarians gathered to discuss the harms caused by cigarette filters.
Children’s Awareness of Heated Tobacco Products Quadruples Following Illegal Promotion of Products, as Parliament Drags Heels on Key Legislation
Data from Action on Smoking and Health shows an alarming surge of awareness of heated tobacco products among children in just four years, with the proportion of children who report having ever used the products also increasing significantly.
Letter in response to Times article on illicit tobacco
ASH letter to the Times responding to an article on illicit tobacco on 01/09.
