Vaping on decline as young Australians shift to other nicotine products
Vaping rates among young Australians fell to 5.8 percent as daily smoking reached a historic low of 5.8 percent, a decline from 11.3 percent in 2022-23. However, the use of multiple nicotine products has doubled, raising concerns about increased average consumption. Health Minister Mark Butler emphasized government efforts to combat illicit tobacco trade and protect youth.
How does this story land?
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · ABC News – Top stories · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 16 Jul 2026, 18:49 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Top stories. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- NDIS fails individuals needing substantial support, raising concerns over its effectiveness
- Australia's highest-paid chief executives revealed
- Fair Work Commission alters Sophie Mirabella’s caseload after police charges
- NSW government approves first pumped hydro project since Snowy 2.0
- Queensland Tribunal rules police watch house conditions violate children's rights
- Police fear ‘worst day care paedophile’ targeted remote Indigenous community