Teen e-cigarette use exceeds cigarette experimentation in Israel for first time
Health Ministry data show teen vaping rates now outpace first-time cigarette use. The 2025 smoking report marks the first recorded crossover between the two measures.
jewishpress.comTeen e-cigarette use has surpassed regular cigarette experimentation for the first time in Israel, according to the Health Ministry’s 2025 smoking report. The report tracks both behaviors among adolescents and records the point at which vaping prevalence overtook initial cigarette trials.
Survey scope The annual survey measures self-reported use among school-age youth and compares trends across multiple years. It does not include adult data or long-term health outcomes.
Data release The Health Ministry published the full report without additional commentary on causes or policy responses. No further updates on follow-up studies were included.
