Smoking and vaping rates among U.S. youth hits 25-year low
October 25, 2024 by clearingtheair.eu
Smoking and vaping rates among U.S. youth hits 25-year low
Youth smoking and vaping in the U.S. are at a 25-year low, with a significant decrease in vape use among students. The decline is notable, as highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In 2024, vaping remained the most common nicotine product among U.S. youths, followed by nicotine pouches. While vapes and nicotine pouches are labeled as "tobacco products," they do not contain tobacco. The decline in youth tobacco use is a positive public health achievement, but efforts to combat tobacco product use among all youth must continue.