In 2018-19, ever and past 30-day use of e-cigarettes were similar among males and females,150,151 but daily/almost daily use was more prevalent among males than females152 (Figure 12.3).
Figure 12.3: Data table with 95% confidence intervals
Figure 12.3: Prevalence (%) of ever, past 30-day, and daily/almost daily use of e-cigarettes, among males and females in grades 7-9, 2014-15 to 2018-19
% of respondents
2014-15
2016-17
2018-19
Ever use, Males
14.2 [12.6-15.7]
14.8 [13.2-16.5]
21.5 [19.1-23.9]
Ever use, Females
10.4 [8.4-12.3]
10.3 [9.0-11.7]
20.4 [18.4-22.5]
Past 30 days, Males
4.6 [3.4-5.8]
6.5 [5.4-7.5]
11.7 [9.7-13.6]
Past 30 days, Females
3.2 [2.3-4.1]
4.4 [3.4-5.3]
10.4 [9.2-11.6]
Daily use, Males
N/A
N/A
3.5 [2.8-4.1]
Daily use, Females
N/A
N/A
2.7 [2.1-3.2]
Data source: Canadian Student, Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2018-19.
