600% increase in e-cigarette users in Malaysia over 12 years, survey finds

PUTRAJAYA: There has been an increase of 600% in the number of e-cigarette users in the country over the past 12 years, according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2023.

The study pointed out that the prevalence of e-cigarette or vape use among those in the 15-24 age group increased from 1.1% in 2011 to 8.6% last year.