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Youth tobacco use has gone down, but the work isn’t over

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80% Informative

Fewer U.S. teens and tweens are currently using tobacco products than at any time in the last 25 years .

E-cigarettes continue to be the most popular tobacco product, a position the devices have held since 2014 .

The 2024 survey reported a decrease in vaping among high school students since 2023 .

The overall decrease in tobacco use is “very good,’ says pediatric hospitalist Rachel Boykan .

Zyn is the most popular brand among current teen and tween users.

The number of teens and tweens using nicotine pouches remained steady from 2023 to 2024 .

The latest products showing up online and in vape shops are e-cigarettes that look like gaming devices or smartphones.

The FDA sent warning letters to nine online retailers for selling these devices.

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English

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47

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