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Nicotine Pouch Use Soars Among Youth, Sparks Regulation

12/17/2025

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Nicotine pouch use in Great Britain has surged tenfold in five years, now affecting nearly 700,000 people.
Among young men aged 16 to 24, usage rose from 0.7% in 2022 to 4% in 2025.
Experts attribute the rise to aggressive marketing targeting youth, including social media and event sponsorships.
The ongoing Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to regulate sales and advertising, signaling swift action to protect young people's health.

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Story summary

Nicotine pouch use in Great Britain has surged tenfold in five years, now affecting nearly 700,000 people.
Among young men aged 16 to 24, usage rose from 0.7% in 2022 to 4% in 2025.
Experts attribute the rise to aggressive marketing targeting youth, including social media and event sponsorships.
The ongoing Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to regulate sales and advertising, signaling swift action to protect young people's health.