RESEARCH ALERT
Some vapes use added chemicals to create a cold or icy feeling. New research has raised concerns about three of them: WS-23, WS-3 and WS-5. We do not yet know how common they are in Wales.
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These are the official figures we are asked for most often. Always quote the source and time period shown. For ASH Wales/YouGov polling findings, including the 2026 adult survey, use our Research & Data section.
3,845
smoking-attributable deaths among adults aged 35+ per year
Average for 2020-22
17,000+
smoking-related hospital admissions each year
Public Health Wales review
10%
adult smoking prevalence in Wales
National Survey for Wales 2024-25
3x+
higher smoking-attributable mortality in the most deprived fifth than the least deprived
Public Health Wales review
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Action on Smoking and Health Wales (ASH Wales) is an independent public health charity working to reduce the harm caused by smoking and tobacco in Wales. We work across research, policy, prevention, campaigns, public information and partnerships, with the goal of a smokefree Wales.
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