Number of UK adults who vape reaches record level, report finds

Experts demand fresh focus on harms of nicotine products as number who both smoke and vape doubles

The proportion of adults who vape in the UK is at its highest level, with the number who both smoke and vape doubling over the past three years, according to analysis.

The number of smokers who use both cigarettes and vapes has increased from 17% in 2021 to 32% in 2024 - the equivalent of 2.2 million people.