The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the national cigarette smoking rate has dropped to an unprecedented 14%, marking a significant public health milestone.
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Sweden has nearly eradicated traditional cigarette use, reaching a record-low daily smoking rate of 3.7% by actively encouraging the transition to non-combustible nicotine alternatives rather than enforcing total bans.
Read moreNew research from the University of Nottingham suggests that progressively raising the tobacco sales age could reduce smoking prevalence among 12-30-year-olds in England to below 5% by the 2040s. This is decades earlier than current projections without the law, potentially delivering massive long-term health gains and reducing inequalities in deprived communities.
Read moreThe Ministry of Health has released the 2025 Survey on Drug Use in Secondary Education (ESTUDES 2025), revealing that tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis consumption among Spanish students aged 14 to 18 has reached its lowest level since 1994. Minister Mónica García attributed this shift to the “denormalization” of substance use and the effectiveness of legislative interventions, noting that daily tobacco use plummeted to just 4.3%, a significant 3.2 percentage point drop from 2023.
Read moreIndonesia has officially claimed the top spot globally for e-cigarette usage, with 32% of adults reporting they have used or currently use vapes. Data released by Statista in February 2024 places the Southeast Asian nation ahead of 55 other countries surveyed, surpassing traditional smoking strongholds like Greece and the UAE. This surge is driven largely by urban youth culture, affordable pricing, and aggressive social media promotion, raising urgent public health concerns regarding heart failure risks and regulatory gaps.
Read morePenang has recorded a significant public health victory, with adult smoking prevalence dropping by 15.2%, according to the latest National Health and Morbidity Survey. State Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen credits strict enforcement and education for the decline, which represents tens of thousands of fewer smokers. However, the state is now pivoting its focus to a new target: a potential federal ban on electronic cigarettes.
Read moreThe landscape of nicotine consumption in New Zealand is undergoing a significant transformation. The release of the New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) data for 2024/2025 offers a crucial snapshot of the nation’s vaping habits, revealing a complex picture of stabilization in overall rates alongside persistent and concerning disparities among specific demographic groups. While the rapid year-on-year increases seen previously appear to have plateaued, the high prevalence of daily vaping among young people, Māori, and Pacific peoples remains a critical public health challenge. This article delves into the key findings of the survey, explores the interplay between smoking and vaping trends, and examines the potential impact of recent and future regulatory measures.
Read moreFor the first time, a comprehensive study has shed light on the vaping habits of Argentines, revealing that approximately 5% of the adult population—nearly 2 million people—are exclusive vapers who do not smoke traditional cigarettes. The survey, conducted by Opinaia with a representative sample of 1,500 cases nationwide, provides crucial insights into user profiles, motivations, and the pressing need for a regulated market.
Read moreNew Zealand’s progress towards its ambitious Smokefree 2025 goal has shown signs of plateauing, according to the latest New Zealand Health Survey. Data for the year ending July 2025 reveals that the prevalence of daily smoking dropped only fractionally from 6.9% to 6.8%. Concurrently, daily vaping rates have seen a slight increase, rising from 11.1% last year to 11.7% this year.
Read moreNew Zealand’s daily smoking rate has fallen to a historic low of 6.8%, according to the 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey released on Wednesday. This figure represents a slight decrease from 6.9% the previous year but a significant drop from 16.4% in 2011/12, meaning there are now approximately 278,000 fewer daily smokers in the country.
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