Vaping Continues To Decline Among Kentucky Middle and High School Students, Tobacco Use Remains Low
July 17, 2024 by iwf.org
Vaping Continues To Decline Among Kentucky Middle and High School Students, Tobacco Use Remains Low
The Kentucky Department of Education's 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows a decline in traditional tobacco use among middle and high school students, with vaping rates also dropping significantly. Combustible cigarette use decreased by 39.4% and current use by 48.8% from 2019 to 2023. Vaping rates among students also saw reductions, with ever-use down by 26.1% and current use by 38.7% over the same period. While policymakers are encouraged by the findings, they must remain cautious not to inadvertently increase the use of other harmful tobacco products among youth. Expert Lindsey Stroud emphasizes the importance of vigilance in tobacco control efforts.
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
