PROMISING new data from South Australia suggests vape use among Australians has significantly reduced.
The latest statistics from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) found a 28% decrease in vaping rates from 2023 to 2024 among 15 to 29-year-olds.
This age group has the highest rate of vape use, with almost 11% reporting vaping in 2024, down from 15% in 2023.
Vaping rates in the 30-59 age group reduced by almost 50%, albeit off a lower base.
"These results show Australia's world-leading reforms are working to stamp out vaping and smoking," said Health Minister Mark Butler, adding that the government will continue to investigate and penalise those not complying with vaping laws.
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