Third of UK teenagers who vape will go on to start smoking, research shows
The research findings suggest that a significant portion of UK teenagers who use e-cigarettes are likely to progress to smoking tobacco. The study found that the probability of starting to smoke at age 17 in 2018 was around 1.5% for those who did not vape, compared to 33% for those who did. This indicates that e-cigarettes are increasingly acting as a "gateway" to nicotine addiction, undermining the previous decline in teenage smoking rates. The research highlights the potential risks associated with the growing popularity of vaping among young people and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to address this public health concern.
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