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UK: 1M never-smokers now vape; vapers outnumber smokers for 2nd year

New UK statistics show over one million people who have never smoked now vape, and for the second consecutive year, more over-16s vape than smoke. This marks a continued shift in nicotine use patterns, with vaping becoming a mainstream behavior independent of smoking cessation. The trend raises public health concerns about long-term health impacts and potential regulatory responses.

BBC Newsabout 3 hours agoGBengCredibility 25%View source

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