ASH & PHE 2018 Report: Vaping Helping 20,000 Smokers Quit Yearly

A landmark report from Public Health England (PHE), supported by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH UK), estimated that e-cigarettes help at least 20,000 smokers quit smoking each year in England. Key Findings from the Report: ✔ E-cigarettes are a powerful tool for smoking cessation. ✔ Complete switching to vaping significantly reduces health risks. ✔ There is NO evidence that vaping encourages non-smokers, particularly youth, to start smoking. ✔ Despite scientific proof, millions of smokers still wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as smoking. The Call to Action: ASH & PHE urged public health campaigns to correct misconceptions about vaping and promote it as an effective quit-smoking tool.