Use of e-cigarettes by young people in Great Britain before and after Tobacco Products Directive

Background Young people’s experimentation with e-cigarettes has increased in recent years, although regular use remains rare. In May 2016, the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) introduced regulations aimed in part at preventing use by young people. It imposed warnings on e-cigarette packets, banned many forms of advertising, and restricted nicotine strength. This paper examines change in young people’s e-cigarette use after TPD, as well as...