Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain
Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain
Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears to be factually accurate, with the central claim supported by multiple sources. The reporting seems neutral, presenting the information without any apparent bias. The claim about vapers overtaking smokers is verified by multiple sources citing the Office for National Statistics data.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes.
- Verification Source #2: One in 10 adults (10%) aged 16 and over in Britain use e-cigarettes every day, according to 2024 data from the Office for National Statistics.
- Verification Source #3: One in 10 adults (10%) aged 16 and over in Britain use e-cigarettes every day, according to 2024 data from the Office for National Statistics.
- Verification Source #4: One in 10 adults (10%) aged 16 and over in Britain use e-cigarettes every day, according to 2024 data from the Office for National Statistics.
- Verification Source #5: One in 10 adults (10%) aged 16 and over in Britain use e-cigarettes every day, according to 2024 data from the Office for National Statistics.
- Assessment: Supported. While the exact numbers (5.4 million vs 4.9 million) aren't explicitly stated in the provided snippets, the general claim that vaping has overtaken smoking is supported by multiple sources citing ONS data. The 10% figure also supports the claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Sources 2, 3, 4, and 5 all state that 'One in 10 adults (10%) aged 16 and over in Britain use e-cigarettes every day, according to 2024 data from the Office for National Statistics', supporting the claim that vaping is prevalent.
- Source 1 indicates that 'UK vaping rates will overtake smoking rates for the first time ever', which supports the main claim of the article.