Trends in where people buy their vaping products and differences by user and device characteristics: A population study in England, 2016-23.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To explore where people in England typically buy e-cigarettes/vaping products, how their characteristics and the types of products purchased differ according to the source of purchase and whether this is changing over time.

Design

This was a nationally representative monthly cross-sectional survey.

Setting

The study was conducted in England, 2016-23.

Participants

A total of 6507 adults (≥ 18 years) who reported current vaping.

Measurements

Participants were asked where they usually buy their vaping products: vape shops, supermarkets/convenience stores, on-line or other sources ('other' or cheap from friends).

Findings

Up to 2020, vape shops were the most common source of purchase (mean monthly proportion = 43.3%), followed by supermarkets/con

SUBMITTER: Jackson SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11813730 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature