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Quebec Vaping Rates Surge, as Smoking Stays Stable

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Disposable Vapes Dominate Market, Surging from 4% to 46% of Vaper Preference Since 2020

Vaping prevalence in Quebec has significantly increased since 2020, with a notable surge among young adults and a dramatic shift towards disposable devices, according to a new report from the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec (INSPQ). The findings are based on the 2023 Quebec Survey on Tobacco and Vaping Products, which aims to document the evolution of nicotine consumption following the COVID-19 pandemic and new legislative measures.

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US Smoking Rates Fall as Vaping Rises: 2024 NSDUH Report

The landscape of nicotine consumption in the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, with fewer Americans smoking traditional cigarettes while the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) continues to grow. This pivotal shift is detailed in the latest 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a comprehensive annual report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The survey, which provides a critical snapshot of substance use and mental health across the nation, reveals a clear and sustained decline in cigarette smoking between 2021 and 2024, alongside a notable rise in nicotine vaping, particularly among young adults. This guide delves into the key findings of the 2024 NSDUH report, exploring the trends, demographic shifts, and public health implications of this evolving relationship with nicotine.

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The Data That Proves the Australian Vape Ban is A Failure

New data has revealed a sharp increase in both smoking and vaping among young Australians, casting serious doubt on the effectiveness of the Albanese Government’s sweeping anti-vape legislation. The figures, released by Roy Morgan, suggest the crackdown may have had minimal impact on curbing overall nicotine use and could even be pushing young people towards more harmful traditional tobacco products.

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Indiana Youth Smoking and Vaping Rates Drop to Lowest in Decades

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The rates of Indiana teens smoking and vaping are on the decline, with high school tobacco use hitting its lowest level in two decades, according to new 2024 data from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). The Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey (IYTS) revealed that e-cigarette use among high school students dropped to 5%, the lowest level recorded since data collection began in 2012.

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1 in 9 Teens Use E-Cigarettes in Brazil, 5 Times More Than Traditional Smoking

Approximately 1 in 9 Brazilian teenagers (8.7% of those aged 14-17) reported using electronic cigarettes in the past year, a rate significantly higher than youth use of traditional cigarettes (1.7%), according to a new survey by the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp). The study, based on data collected between 2022 and 2024 from over 16,000 people aged 14 and older across Brazil, marks the first time the Third National Survey on Alcohol and Drugs (Lenad 3) has included vape use.

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Indonesia, China, and South Korea Lead World in Smoking Rates

Smoking continues to be a major global health problem, causing over eight million premature deaths annually, including 1.3 million from secondhand smoke, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). New analysis reveals that Indonesia, China, and South Korea have some of the highest smoking rates globally, particularly driven by an overwhelming prevalence among men.

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Russia Smoking Rates: Chechnya Lowest, Far East High

The Chechen Republic has the lowest prevalence of smoking in Russia at just 0.2%, followed by Ingushetia (6.17%) and Kabardino-Balkaria (10.31%), according to March 2025 data from the Central Research Institute for Organization and Informatization of Health (CRIOI) of the Russian Ministry of Health. Other regions with low smoking rates include Karachay-Cherkessia (11.18%) and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (11.58%).

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Puebla Ranks 2nd for Young Smokers and Vapers in Mexico

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Puebla ranks 2nd in Mexico for young adult smokers; UPAEP study also reveals high e-cigarette use among state’s youth despite national sales ban.

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1 in 5 Youths Smoke in Spain, Vaping Soars in Age Group

Nearly one in five young people in Spain aged 14 to 18 (19.3%) are current smokers, with a significant portion also using e-cigarettes, according to new survey data from “Smoke-Free Week” presented by the Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC). The survey highlights a dramatic rise in vaping among this age group.

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French Smoking Rates Hit Record Low Since 1990, Vaping Use Rises

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French daily smoking rates hit lowest since 1990 (23.1% in 2023), while daily vaping climbs to 6.1%, new OFDT study reveals.

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