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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent

Number of UK adults who vape reaches record level, report finds

Vaping Shops and products being sold on Oxford Street in London
Vaping products are more popular in the UK than they have ever been, according to new analysis. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Observer

The proportion of adults who vape in the UK is at its highest level, with the number who both smoke and vape doubling over the past three years, according to analysis.

The number of smokers who use both cigarettes and vapes has increased from 17% in 2021 to 32% in 2024 – the equivalent of 2.2 million people.

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