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Vaping Rises Among Non-Smokers in UK, Surpassing Smoking Rates for Second Year

New data indicates one million individuals in the UK, who have no history of smoking, now use e-cigarettes. For the second consecutive year, more people aged 16 and over report vaping than smoking.

10/06/2026 · Hawaii edition

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LONDON – Approximately one million people in the United Kingdom who have never smoked now use e-cigarettes, according to recent statistics. This marks the second consecutive year that the number of individuals aged 16 and over who vape has exceeded those who smoke.

These figures illustrate a shift in nicotine consumption patterns across the UK population. Researchers gathered the data through surveys and analyses of public health trends. The information provides a snapshot of current e-cigarette use among adults and teenagers in the country.

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