Nicotine use rises among young adults in England, but cigarette smoking continues to decline

Overall nicotine use has risen among adults in England since disposable vapes started becoming popular, due to a rapid increase in vaping among young adults coupled with a modest overall decline in smoking, finds a new study by University College London (UCL) researchers. Importantly, the declines in smoking were most pronounced in age groups with the largest increases in vaping. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe, found that the proportion of 18- to 24-year-olds who vaped had tripled since disposable e-cigarettes entered the market, rising from 9% in Read More