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E-cigarettes: an evidence update 43 Nevertheless, EC are penetrating the lower socioeconomic groups. Figure 13 shows the social class breakdown of EC users by quarter over time , also derived from STS data. Figure 13: E-cigarette use by social class over time (STS data) From www.smokinginengland.info/latest-statistics/ E-cigarette use in other disadvantaged groups There are no GB data, to our knowledge, on EC use among groups where smoking prevalence is known to be very high, such as offenders and people with serious mental illness. There is emerging evidence on the effectiveness of EC in people with mental illness (see Chapter 6). However, to some extent, usage among these groups will be dependent on EC policies being introduced in prisons and mental health settings. Recent NICE guidance on smoking cessation in secondary care settings [30] recommended the implementation of smokefree policies in these settings, alongside advice to stop smoking and nicotine dependence treatment. Trusts are now implementing this guidance but many prohibit EC usage as well as cigarettes. The rationale for such prohibition is unclear. The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) was the second NHS mental health trust to go comprehensively smoke free in England. It has developed an EC policy alongside the smokefree policy which allows EC to be used in private spaces or grounds, although EC are not to be offered as first line treatment or replace tobacco cigarette smoking and can only be used as part of a care treatment pathway [31]. Currently, the use of disposable products or rechargeable models with cartridges is allowed (the latter only under supervision), but tanks are prohibited because of fears 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 E D C2 C1 AB