Decline in Youth Tobacco Use Signals Progress, but Continued Efforts Needed

Exciting‍ news emerged in October regarding the use of tobacco products among young individuals: Currently, fewer U.S. teens and tweens are ⁣engaging with these products compared to the past ⁢25 years. E-cigarettes remain the ⁢top choice, captivating⁢ young people with their candy⁤ and‌ fruit-flavored⁤ vapes. The latest⁣ e-cigarette models⁤ are not only visually appealing but also deliver⁤ nicotine doses comparable to regular cigarettes.
The most recent survey revealed ‍a decline⁢ in vaping among high school students since 2023. However, out of the 1.6 million middle and high school students using e-cigarettes, a significant percentage reported frequent or daily use,⁤ indicating potential nicotine addiction.
This overall reduction in tobacco consumption⁣ by teenagers is a ‍positive development according to pediatric⁣ hospitalist Rachel Boykan⁤ from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital in ‍New York. Despite this progress, efforts to combat adolescent ‍tobacco exposure must continue.

Date: 2024-11-19 09:00:00
Originally published⁣ on www.sciencenews.org