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Vaping Use Nearly Triples in Australia

A survey of 21,000 Australians was conducted in 2022 and 2023.
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Vaping Use Nearly Triples in Australia
A woman smokes a vaping device in Manchester, England, on May 30, 2023. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Vaping use in Australia almost tripled since 2019, with the usage rising five-fold among young people, according to a national drug strategy household survey of 21,000 people.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report (pdf) showed vaping and e-cigarette use soared from 2.5 percent in 2019 to 7 percent in 2022 and 2023.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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