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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.
