Hawaii Youth Vaping Plunges as More Adults Vape Than Smoke
October 26, 2026 by thr101.org
Hawaii Youth Vaping Plunges as More Adults Vape Than Smoke
Youth vaping in Hawaii declined by 66% between 2019 and 2025, while cigarette smoking among high school students reached its lowest recorded level. Meanwhile, more adults now report vaping than smoking, according to newly released survey data.
Despite these trends, Hawaii is introducing further restrictions on vaping products, including tighter authorisation requirements and limits on disposable devices.
The findings highlight the importance of balancing youth protection with adult access to lower-risk alternatives, particularly as policymakers consider the potential effects of additional restrictions on smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction.
14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
