More than 15 percent of young adults used e-cigarettes in 2023
March 10, 2025 by washingtonpost.com
More than 15 percent of young adults used e-cigarettes in 2023
A report by the National Center for Health Statistics shows that in 2023, over 15% of young adults aged 21-24 used e-cigarettes. Usage decreased from 2019 to 2020 but increased to 6.5% in 2023 for adults age 18 and older. Men vaped more than women, and usage declined with age past 25. E-cigarette use rose among Black, White, and Hispanic adults but not significantly among Asian and multiple-race adults from 2019 to 2023. Concerns about nicotine's effects on young adults' brains were raised due to e-cigarette usage, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring, especially among young adults.
