Of The 4.3 Million vapers in the Uk.
- About 2.4 million are ex-smokers
- 1.5 million current smokers
- 350k have never smoked a Cigarette
Hazel Cheeseman, Ash’s deputy chief executive, said the increase in smokers switching to vaping was “great news”.
Action on Smoking and Health (Ash)
Vaping has taken the world by storm, with more and more people turning to e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. Even though regulations are still coming into place, it’s already clear that vaping is here to stay. Vaping has reached new heights in the UK and many other parts of the world, with laws gradually adapting to this rapidly growing trend. If you’re new to vaping or have been away from it for a while, you might be wondering what all the buzz is about. After reading this article, we’re sure you’ll understand what makes vaping so appealing. Keep reading to learn more about how vapers are changing the face of tobacco harm reduction.
Of The 4.3 Million vapers in the Uk.
In the UK, vaping has reached a new height. In 2017, there were 4.3 million vapers in the UK, with an estimated 2.6 million on e-cigarettes and 350,000 using vape pens. This represents a huge increase from 2016’s figures; that year there were 2.2 million vapers in the country and just under 1.1 million on e-cigarettes and 250,000 using vape pens. The reason for this growth is clear: people are turning to vaporisers as a healthier alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. With regulations still coming into place across the world, it’s clear that vaping is here to stay and will continue to grow as more and more governments adapt their policies accordingly.
About 2.4 million are ex-smokers
In the UK, more than 2.4 million people have quit smoking thanks to vaping. It’s estimated that more than 1 million people in the country who never smoked a day before now vape at least once every week. This is an 18 per cent increase in ex-smokers from 2016 when only 1.1 million people quit smoking with e-cigarettes as their primary method of quitting smoking. Vapers are also making a huge difference in the UK economy, contributing over £2 billion to the economy and saving over £3 billion on tobacco-related healthcare costs. All this while lessening the harm to others by reducing tobacco-related deaths, decreasing exposure to secondhand smoke, and reducing carbon emissions associated with cigarettes.
1.5 million current smokers
Estimates suggest that about 1.5 million current smokers have switched to vaping. Vapers are more likely to quit smoking The number of people using e-cigarettes as an alternative to smoking is increasing rapidly and regular vapers are at least 30 per cent less likely than non-vapers to smoke cigarettes. Once you switch, the overwhelmingly positive effects will help you get off nicotine for a good
Vapour contains no carcinogens or toxins E-cigarettes contain zero tobacco and only a fraction of the carcinogens found in cigarettes The vapour also doesn’t contain any of the toxic chemicals that can be found in cigarette smoke, such as benzene
Vaping is free from secondhand smoke Vaping does not produce an inhalable fog like traditional cigarettes do when they’re being smoked. This means vapers don’t create secondhand smoke or expose others to it either There are also no known long-term health effects from inhaling vaporized liquids on users or those around them.
350k have never smoked a Cigarette
Because more and more people are turning to e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. The UK’s Tobacco Control Report released in 2018 stated that vaping has reached new heights, with 350,000 never having smoked cigarettes. This is a huge number since it shows the growing prevalence of vapers across the country. Vaping helps people quit smoking tobacco, which has been shown to be one of the biggest causes of death in the UK.
Public Health England (PHE) reports that around 2.6 million people who had never smoked cigarettes were current smokers in 2017. This indicates how vaping has taken off so quickly and how many people are finding this an effective way to reduce their risk for diseases like cancer or heart disease due to smoking tobacco.
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