Two new ASH Wales/YouGov reports provide fresh evidence on tobacco and vape regulation and smoking-related inequalities in social housing in Wales.
Latest ASH Wales research
Two new 2026 reports from ASH Wales and YouGov bring fresh evidence on public attitudes, smoking, vaping and inequalities in Wales.
NEW RESEARCH • 2026
Public attitudes to tobacco and vape regulation in Wales
Representative survey findings on the tobacco age of sale, retailer licensing, vape promotion and presentation, smoke-free places and perceptions of harm.
86% support tobacco retailer licensing • 80% support point-of-sale vape advertising restrictions
NEW RESEARCH • 2026
Smoking and Social Housing in Wales
Published findings on smoking, vaping, health, household smoking and tobacco-control attitudes among social-housing tenants in Wales.
28% currently smoke • 21% currently vape • 23% report someone smoking in the home most days
50
YEARS
1976 - 2026
ASH WALES • 1976-2026
Five decades of action for a smokefree Wales
For 50 years, ASH Wales has worked to reduce the harm caused by smoking and tobacco across Wales.
We’re celebrating how far Wales has come – and keeping our focus firmly on what still needs to change.
How can we help?
Whether you’re looking for quitting support, clear information, resources for young people or Wales-specific evidence, start here.
Quit smoking
Find free support, practical guidance and information to help you stop smoking.
Smoking, vaping & nicotine
Clear information about products, health, regulation and the questions people ask most.
Prevention
Explore ASH Wales prevention work with young people, families, schools and professionals – from Nicofiends to the Wales Prevention Network.
Research & Wales data
Find reports, surveys, briefings and the latest smoking statistics for Wales.
Need help with your child smoking, vaping or nicotine?
Start with what’s happening right now. Parent Support has practical advice on talking, quitting, products, school incidents and underage or illegal sales.
Evidence from Wales
Quick, sourced evidence for anyone who needs the latest picture of smoking and tobacco harm in Wales.
10%
of people aged 16+ currently smoke
Welsh Government • National Survey for Wales 2024-25
3,845
estimated smoking-attributable deaths a year among adults aged 35+
17,195
estimated smoking-attributable hospital admissions a year among adults aged 35+
Smoking statistics in Wales
Our go-to evidence hub brings together prevalence, trends, inequalities, pregnancy, young people, quitting, health and cost.
Youth Vaping Survey 2024
ASH Wales research with 12,524 pupils, covering vaping, nicotine use, access, dependence and young people’s experiences.
No Ifs. No Butts. 2022-2025
Community intelligence on illegal tobacco, illegal vapes, underage sales and emerging local patterns.
Popular resources
Free NRT guide
A practical guide to nicotine replacement therapy and the options available to support a quit attempt.
Nicofiends
Free games and activities helping young people spot nicotine pressure before it becomes normal.
Tobacco & Vapes Act 2026
A clear Wales-focused explainer of what the new law changes, when key provisions start and what happens next.
Get involved
Help make Wales healthier – report concerns, support our work or join us at an event.
Report illegal tobacco & vapes
Share concerns anonymously through No Ifs. No Butts. You do not need proof and you should never confront a seller.
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1976 - 2026
50 years of action. Help shape the next chapter.
We’re proud of what has changed in five decades – and focused on the work still ahead for a healthier, more equal and smokefree Wales.