One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
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"Vapers were getting older and that may reflect existing users getting older, growing popularity among this age group, or a combination of both."
— David Mais , Academic
"Smoking has fallen enormously over recent decades, but it remains the biggest driver of preventable death in the UK. Now is the time to finish the job."
— Hazel Cheeseman , Executive
"While a continued fall in smoking rates is encouraging, tobacco remains the leading cause of cancer in the UK."
— Kruti Shrotri , Activist
Key People
David Mais is associated with the Office for National Statistics, providing insights on vaping trends.
Chief executive of the charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash).
Kruti Shrotri works with Cancer Research UK, highlighting the health implications of smoking and vaping.
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Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
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