November 4, 2025

expert reaction to ONS stats on adult smoking habits in the UK for 2024

Scientists comment on Office for National Statistics (ONS) statistics on adult smoking habits in the UK. 

Prof John Britton, Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology, University of Nottingham, said:

“These figures vindicate UK tobacco policy over the past 15 years, with the transition to vaping leading to unprecedented reductions in smoking prevalence, especially among young people. This process will prevent millions of premature deaths in the coming decades.”

Declared interests

John Britton: “None.”