Teens Who Vape Want To Quit. They Just Don’t Know How.

October 04, 2023 by forbes.com

Teens Who Vape Want To Quit. They Just Don’t Know How.

Several years after vaping, or use of e-cigarettes, became so popular among teens and pre-teens, we are now seeing more and more teens wanting to quit. The issue is, there are no programs or methods that have been standardized for this group. Unlike use of nicotine patches, programs and support of family or healthcare professionals of adults wishing to quit traditional cigarette smoking, there are fewer easily accessible options for teens who vape. A study published in the October 2023 issue of Pediatrics examined the frequency of teens who vape wishing to quit, and what means they are using.


18.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 48.7 million current smokers in United States 21.60% of men are current smokers but only 15.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR


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