Trends and patterns of dual use of combustible tobacco and e-cigarettes among adults in England: A population study, 2016-2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

E-cigarettes are frequently used by people who smoke. This study measured how the prevalence and patterns of smoking and vaping ('dual use') in England have changed as the vaping market has rapidly evolved.

Design

Representative monthly cross-sectional survey, July 2016 to April 2024.

Setting

England.

Participants

128 588 adults (≥18y).

Measurements

Logistic regression estimated associations between survey wave and dual use. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse patterns of smoking and vaping, overall and by sociodemographic, smoking and vaping characteristics and harm perceptions of e-cigarettes vs. cigarettes.

Findings

Across the period, the overall prevalence of dual use increased non-linearly from 3.5% to 5.2% of adults [

SUBMITTER: Jackson SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11907328 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature