Message from Smokefree Sheffield:

Smoking remains one of the biggest killers, accounting for 15% of all deaths in the UK in 2019 and killing up to two thirds of all long-term smokers prematurely.

Uptake of smoking and vaping is most common among older teenagers, although it can occur earlier. Most youth vaping is experimental and most young people who vape have already tried smoking, which is far more harmful and is highly addictive. Two thirds of young people trying just one cigarette will go on to become daily smokers and only one in three will quit before they die.

Uptake of smoking and vaping is most common among older teenagers, although it can occur earlier. Most youth vaping is experimental and most young people who vape have already tried smoking, which is far more harmful and is highly addictive. Two thirds of young people trying just one cigarette will go on to become daily smokers and only one in three will quit before they die.

However, although vaping is significantly less harmful, vapes are not recommended for use by children and young people, or anyone who has never smoked, as vaping is not risk free.  

If you want more information please visit www.smokefreesheffield.org or visit Vapes | FRANK (talktofrank.com).

Any underage sales can be reported to Sheffield Trading Standards via their national partners at the Citizens Advice Bureau: 0808 223 1133 or email directly.