Research shows the need for stronger action against vaping in Australia
Pettigrew S, Miller M, Santos JA, Raj TS, Brown K, Jones A. E-cigarette attitudes and use in a sample of Australians aged 15–30 years. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. Volume 47, Issue 2, April 2023, 100035
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020023001735
“A national sample of 1,006 Australians aged 15–30 years completed an online survey.
Almost half of respondents reported being either current users (14%) or have tried/used e-cigarettes in the past (33%). Factors positively associated with ever use were being a past or present user of tobacco cigarettes and having a number of friends who vape. Stronger perceptions of addictiveness were inversely associated with use.
…results suggest many young people in Australia may be exposed to e-cigarettes in multiple ways. Additional efforts appear to be needed to control e-cigarette availability and promotion to prevent young people’s exposure to vaping.”
Note: See the Australian Government’s new actions on vaping in the TRC Commentary.
Stephen Hamann
