New data from the Office for National Statistics suggest that more than 1 million people in Great Britain who have never smoked now use e-cigarettes. The findings add to the ongoing discussion about smoking cessation, vaping uptake, and public health.
For information and context, see:
Wise J. One million adults in Britain who have never smoked now vape, data suggest. The BMJ.
Published 6 Oct 2026.
Paper: BMJ article
#Vaping #PublicHealth #Smoking
https://www.bmj.com/content/395/bmj-2026-101062
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