ArticleBMJ (Clinical research ed.)2024
Trends in long term vaping among adults in England, 2013-23: population based study.
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine trends in long term (>6 months) vaping among adults in England.
designPopulation based study.
settingEngland.
participants179 725 adults (≥18 years) surveyed between October 2013 and October 2023.
main outcome measuresTime trends in prevalence of long term vaping using logistic regression, overall and by vaping frequency (daily or non-daily), and main type of device used (disposable, refillable, or pod).
resultsThe proportion of adults reporting long term vaping increased non-linearly, from 1.3% (95% confidence interval 1.1% to 1.5%) in October 2013 to 10.0% (9.2% to 10.9%) in October 2023, with a particularly pronounced rise from 2021. This rise included an increase in long term daily vaping, from 0.6% (0.5% to 0.8%) to 6.7% (6.0% to 7.4%). Absolute increases in long term vaping were larger among people with a history of regular smoking (current smokers: 4.8% (4.0% to 5.8%) to 23.1% (20.4% to 25.9%); recent former smokers: 5.7% (3.4% to 9.2%) to 36.1% (27.6% to 45.4%); long term former smokers: 1.4% (1.0% to 1.9%) to 16.2% (14.2% to 18.4%)), but an increase also occurred among people who had never regularly smoked (0.1% (0.0% to 0.2%) to 3.0% (2.3% to 3.8%)). Growth was also more pronounced in young adults (eg, reaching 22.7% (19.2% to 26.5%) of 18 year olds
conclusionsThe prevalence of long term vaping increased substantially among adults in England during 2013-23. Much of this increase occurred from 2021, coinciding with the rise in popularity of disposable e-cigarettes. Half of long term vapers now mainly or exclusively use disposable devices. The growth was concentrated among people with a history of regular smoking, but an increase also occurred among people who never regularly smoked, especially young adults.
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