Vaping rates among younger Australians plunge as smoking falls to historic low
Daily smoking and vaping rates among young Australians have reached historic lows, according to new health data. However, there is growing concern over the rising use of alternative nicotine products like snus and nicotine pouches.
Why it matters
Public health officials are monitoring a shift in nicotine consumption habits, which complicates efforts to reduce overall addiction rates.
Vaping rates among young Australians have dropped to 5.8 per cent. ( ABC News: Georgia Loney )
Young Australians have shifted their smoking habits, halving their vaping rates but are the highest users of other nicotine products.
Australia's daily smoking rates drop to a historic low of 5.8 per cent but there has been an increase in the number that use multiple forms of nicotine.
Australians will not be able to purchase nicotine pouches, even with a doctor's prescription, from July 24.
Link copied Share Share article The allure of vapes and cigarettes appears to be wearing off, but for Australians who do use nicotine, average consumption may be on the rise.
While daily vaping rates among younger Australians has also dropped, some have turned to an increasingly popular oral nicotine, commonly called snus.
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