New Survey Reveals Vapers Are Affected by News of Vaping-Related Illnesses and Deaths
Misplaced confidence and misconceptions Ninety-three percent of respondents are aware of the news regarding vaping-related illnesses and deaths, and 86 percent are confident they understand the health risks associated with vaping.
- Misplaced confidence and misconceptions Ninety-three percent of respondents are aware of the news regarding vaping-related illnesses and deaths, and 86 percent are confident they understand the health risks associated with vaping.
- Sixty-five percent of vapers who are aware of news regarding vaping-related illnesses and deaths say they have closely followed recent news regarding vaping-related illnesses and deaths, yet 82 percent of respondents underestimate the extent of recent outbreaks and associated deaths.
- Additionally, only about half of former smokers surveyed say they vape to quit (50 percent) or to stay off tobacco (49 percent).
- More than one in five vapers ages 16-23 (21 percent) vape in order to fit in, compared to only 10 percent of vapers ages 24-30.