But they claim regular take-up still remains low. A Public Health England report shows 15.9 per cent of 11 to 18-year-olds had either tried e-cigs or were users last year. It compares with 8.1 per cent in 2014. 'We must stay vigilant on kids' smoking' Officials admit the steep rise means they must remain “vigilant” on youth smoking. Professor John Newton, Health Improvement Director at PHE, said: “While more young people are experimenting with e-cigarettes, the crucial point is that regular use remains low and is very low indeed among those who have never smoked. “We will keep a close watch on young people’s vaping and smoking habits to ensure we stay on track to achieve our ambition of a sm... [Read more]