E-cigarette use among males and females

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).

Line graph showing prevalence of ever, past 30-day, and daily/almost daily use of e-cigarettes, among males and females in grades 7 to 9, from 2014-15 to 2018-19. Trends described in text. Data table below with 95% confidence intervals.

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.