As global awareness of the health risks associated with smoking grows, many countries are intensifying their efforts to curb tobacco use and prevent nicotine addiction among young people. From steep taxes on cigarettes to strict regulations on vaping products, the approaches vary, but the goal is the same: to foster a healthier, smoke-free future. A new index created by health insurance comparison service iSelect sought to identify which countries are most successfully championing the decline in smoking. The study assigned a score from 0 to 100 to each country based on a combination of key metrics: the current percentage of the population that smokes, the rate at which this number is declining annually, the average cost of a pack of cigarettes, the level of online search interest in quitting smoking, and the stringency of vaping regulations.
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The proportion of adults who smoke across Humber and North Yorkshire has fallen to the lowest level on record, according to new data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). The Annual Population Survey (APS) data shows that adult smoking rates in the region were 11.7% in 2024, a decrease from 12.7% in the previous year. This equates to approximately 14,780 fewer smokers, with an estimated 173,000 current smokers remaining in the area.
Read moreThe city of York is celebrating a major public health achievement, with new data revealing it now has one of the lowest adult smoking rates in the UK. According to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, just 6.7% of adults in York now smoke, placing the city eighth-lowest in England.
Read moreThe 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 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 moreThe world is smoking less, but the global tobacco epidemic is far from over, with one in five adults worldwide still addicted to tobacco, according to a new global trends report from the World Health Organization (WHO). While tobacco control efforts have successfully reduced the number of tobacco users from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024, the WHO warns that the tobacco industry is fighting back with new nicotine products, like e-cigarettes, which are aggressively targeting and hooking young people.
Read moreEurope now has the highest rate of tobacco use in the world, surpassing Southeast Asia, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The data from 2024 indicates that just under a quarter (24.1%) of people aged 15 and over in the WHO’s broader European region use tobacco. The report also highlights that European women have the highest global prevalence of tobacco use at 17.4%.
Read moreState-level bans on flavored e-cigarettes may inadvertently lead to an increase in traditional cigarette use among young adults, according to a new study published in the journal Health Economics. Researchers found that while these bans successfully reduce vaping among young adults aged 18-24, they also trigger a concerning substitution effect.
Read moreAs Spain continues its fight against tobacco use, a crucial question is gaining prominence: could the country further reduce its smoking rates by adopting strategies similar to those successfully implemented in Sweden? At a recent meeting in Madrid organized by the international platform “Quit Like Sweden” (QLS), public health experts and policy analysts discussed the Swedish model as a potential path forward for Spain, emphasizing the role of harm reduction and the accessibility of safer nicotine alternatives.
Read moreDisposable 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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