Nicotine strength of e-liquids used by adult vapers in Great Britain: A population survey 2016 to 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

In March 2024, the UK government announced plans to introduce a Vaping Products Duty that will tax e-liquids based on their nicotine strength. This study examined trends in the nicotine strength of e-liquids used by adult vapers and differences in those currently used across relevant subgroups.

Design

Nationally-representative, cross-sectional household survey, July 2016 to January 2024.

Setting

Great Britain.

Participants

7981 adult vapers.

Measurements

Participants were asked whether the e-cigarette they mainly use contains nicotine (yes/no) and the e-liquid strength (no nicotine, >0-≤ 6, 7-11, 12-19 or ≥20 mg/ml). We also collected information on the main device type used (disposable/refillable/pod), age, gender, occupational socia

SUBMITTER: Jackson SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11813722 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature