Study: Nicotine pouch use nearly doubles among U.S. high school students
May 01, 2025 by news-medical.net
Study: Nicotine pouch use nearly doubles among U.S. high school students
Nicotine pouch use doubled among U.S. high school students from 2023 to 2024, with 5.4% reporting usage. This emerging trend raises concerns, mirroring the past rise of flavored e-cigarettes. The FDA's decision to allow marketing of Zyn pouches to adults is controversial, given their popularity among teens. Research shows a demographic pattern favoring white males in rural areas. Both nicotine pouch and e-cigarette use increased in 2024, with more teens engaging in dual use. Long-term health effects are uncertain, but addiction risks persist. Preventative measures and regulation are crucial to address this public health issue. Tracking trends and evaluating policies are essential for targeted prevention strategies.
April 30, 2025 by medicalxpress.com
Use of nicotine pouches increasing significantly among US teens, survey reveals
The USC study reveals a nearly doubled usage of nicotine pouches among U.S. high school students in…
19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 52.1 million current smokers in United States 22.90% of men are current smokers but only 15.80% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
