The number of adults smoking cigarettes in Scotland has fallen to a record low of 12%, a significant decrease from 23.4% in 2011, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite this progress, Scotland’s smoking rate remains slightly above the UK average of 9.1%. This decline aligns with the Scottish Government’s policy goal of reducing smoking prevalence to below 5% by 2034.
Read moreStatewide bans on flavored e-cigarettes may have an unintended and concerning consequence: pushing young adults back to smoking traditional cigarettes. A new study analyzing data from various sources, including the National Youth Tobacco Survey, found that while these flavor bans did not significantly affect e-cigarette use among teens or young adults, they did lead to an increase in conventional cigarette smoking for users aged 18 to 24.
Read moreFor the first time on record, more people in Britain now vape than smoke traditional cigarettes, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The 2024 figures show that one in ten people aged 16 and over (10%) use e-cigarettes regularly, compared with 9.1% who smoke cigarettes. This translates to approximately 5.4 million vapers versus 4.9 million smokers across the nation.
Read moreAs the United Kingdom Parliament’s House of Lords scrutinizes the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-25, esteemed legal academic Dr. Matthew Rimmer from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has endorsed the legislation in a new report. He frames the bill as a justified and proportionate measure aimed at creating “smokefree generations” and enhancing fundamental human rights, including the right to life and health.
Read moreThe Bhutanese Ministry of Health (MoH) is taking proactive steps to curb the growing threat of e-cigarettes, particularly among youth, by introducing significant new tax measures and strengthening regulations. This move follows rising health concerns and two recorded cases of vaping-related lung collapse at Lungtenphu Hospital last year.
Read moreImperial Brands is calling on retailers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to respond to a crucial Government call for evidence that will help design a new retail licensing scheme for all tobacco and vape products. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched the consultation, titled “Tobacco and Vapes: evidence to support legislation,” which will close on December 3, 2025.
Read moreAustralia’s illicit tobacco cartel, allegedly run by a deported underworld kingpin, has reportedly joined forces with a mysterious Chinese crime gang to infiltrate and control the local illegal vape market. The syndicate’s brand of choice, “Alibarbar,” is being aggressively pushed into hundreds of shops across Australia in a market takeover driven by threats and extortion, revealing a new and dangerous front in the battle against organized crime and illicit nicotine products.
Read moreBillionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has injected another $2.2 million into the campaign to save Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products, according to a new campaign finance report. This latest contribution, made in the final weeks of October ahead of the election, brings his total donations to the “Denver Kids vs Big Tobacco” campaign to just under $5 million.
Read moreA new tax hike in Ireland, is set to more than double the price of some vaping products, sparking a heated debate among addiction experts, health advocates, and retailers. The new excise duty of 50 cents per milliliter is being imposed on all e-liquids, including nicotine-free versions, a move the Department of Health says is aimed at curbing the “explosion” in vaping among young people.
Read moreEstonia is grappling with one of the highest rates of youth vaping in Europe, with a particularly sharp increase observed among young girls, according to a new international study covering 37 countries. The findings highlight a concerning public health trend, with experts warning that the common belief among young people that vaping is harmless is dangerously inaccurate.
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