Declining Alcohol Consumption but Rising E-cigarette Use in Ireland

Nov.24.2023

According to The Independent, a new health survey in Ireland reveals a decrease in alcohol consumption but no decline in smoking, with more people using e-cigarettes.

According to a report by The Independent on November 23rd, the latest health survey in Ireland has revealed that the number of people consuming alcohol has decreased compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, the smoking rate has not decreased and an increasing number of people are turning to e-cigarettes.

A recent investigation revealed that the proportion of individuals consuming alcohol in the past 12 months has decreased to 70%, as compared to the 2018 report which indicated a rate of 75%. On the other hand, the rate of smoking has remained stable, aligning with the findings of the 2021 to 2022 reports. Currently, 18% of the population is identified as smokers, 14% as regular smokers, and 4% as occasional smokers.

According to a report, approximately 8% of the population currently uses e-cigarettes. While e-cigarettes are deemed valuable smoking cessation aids for smokers, usage rates have increased from 6% last year, with the highest usage observed among individuals aged 15 to 24. Within this age group, 20% of females and 16% of males constitute the e-cigarette user community.

References:

[1] Fewer people drinking alcohol but more smoking e-cigarettes ...

Also Read:

[1] First Licensed Medical Marijuana E-cigarette Lounge in Northern Ireland

[2] China's E-cigarette Export to Ireland, September 2023

[3] Progress and Public Consultation on Smoke-Free Generation Policy in UK

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