Vaping Overtakes Smoking in South Australian Youth

Smoking may be decreasing in popularity among young South Australians, but vaping appears to be significantly increasing. A 2022-23 survey conducted by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute has revealed a severe uptake in vaping among young people in South Australia (SA). The survey found that the vaping rate among 15 to 29-year-olds had increased from 8.4 percent in 2022 to 15.1 percent in 2o23. In contrast, the rate of smoking in the same age group was found to be 8.7 percent in 2023, indicating that vaping has largely overtaken smoking in popularity amongst young South Australians. The study surveyed 3,000 people across SA to guide tobacco control strategies amidst the rise in e-cigarette use....