Youth Vaping Is Down in Massachusetts—But Similar Rates in Neighboring States
October 18, 2024 by iwf.org
Youth Vaping Is Down in Massachusetts—But Similar Rates in Neighboring States
The 2023 Massachusetts Youth Health Survey (MYHS) shows decreased tobacco and vapor product use among high school students, with a slight increase in combustible cigarette use but a significant decline since 2019. E-cigarette use has also decreased among high schoolers but increased among middle school students, reflecting national trends. Massachusetts' ban on flavored tobacco products hasn't significantly impacted youth e-cigarette use. Nearby states show similar e-cigarette usage rates. Restrictive policies aimed at reducing youth e-cigarette use may not be effective and could harm adults using e-cigarettes to quit smoking.
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