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  • Youth-Focused Bans Hurt Older Vapers: Haypp Survey

    Youth-Focused Bans Hurt Older Vapers: Haypp Survey

    “Much of the debate on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is focused on restricting youth access to vapes,” Haypp Group said in a press release announcing its latest survey. “While there are legitimate concerns around underage access to vapes, the introduction of broad product restrictions or bans may inadvertently exclude older segments of the population and impact the number of older smokers switching to vapes.” 

    In surveying 501 adult vape users in the UK, Haypp data found 87% of vapers aged 55 and over started vaping to quit smoking, compared with much lower rates in younger groups. The over-55 cohort was also the most positive about switching, with 92% saying they felt better after moving from cigarettes, and 55% citing health as the main benefit.

    The findings suggest older smokers—who face higher long-term health risks—could be disproportionately affected by product bans that limit access to regulated alternatives. Haypp said policymakers should consider more targeted youth protections while preserving access and accurate information for adult smokers seeking to switch.

  • Australian Study Finds Vaping Triples Quit Rate for Smokers

    Australian Study Finds Vaping Triples Quit Rate for Smokers

    A clinical trial by Australia’s National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC) at the University of New South Wales found that nicotine vapes are significantly more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) like gum or lozenges in helping low-income adults quit smoking.

    The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, followed over 1,000 daily smokers receiving government financial assistance. Participants were randomly assigned vaping products or nicotine gum/lozenges for eight weeks, along with motivational text messages.

    At the six-month mark, 28.4% of vape users had successfully quit smoking compared to 9.6% of those using gum or lozenges. However, the study also noted that 58% of quitters were still using vapes after six months, underscoring the need for ongoing cessation support to eventually wean off vaping as well.

    Lead researcher Dr. Ryan Courtney said the study’s real-world design — allowing participants to choose their own vape devices and e-liquid flavors — contributed to the impressive quit rates.

  • blu Vapes Help Smokers Cut Down, New Studies Find

    blu Vapes Help Smokers Cut Down, New Studies Find

    New research from Imperial Brands shows that its vape product, blu, is helping adult smokers reduce or quit smoking—even among those who had no plans to stop.

    Two behavioral studies tracked smokers who started using blu and found cigarette use dropped by nearly 30% within a week. At a six-month follow-up, up to 40% had significantly reduced or stopped smoking altogether. Flavors played a key role in the switch, with nearly 29% of users preferring fruit flavors, and 60% saying they’d keep using blu because of the flavor options.

    “This is potentially very positive news for public health,” said Elizabeth Clarke, Imperial’s Scientific Substantiation Lead.

    The findings will be presented at the Global Forum on Nicotine 2025 in Warsaw this week and submitted for academic publication later this year.