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Characteristics of e-Cigarette Use Behaviors Among US Youth, 2020
Teresa W Wang1, Andrea S Gentzke1, Linda J Neff1
1Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
JAMA Network Open
|June 7, 2021
Summary
In 2020, US youth e-cigarette use remained high, with 19.6% of high schoolers and 4.7% of middle schoolers reporting current use. Flavored e-cigarettes and JUUL were popular, highlighting the need for continued prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among youth is a significant public health concern.
- Understanding current e-cigarette use behaviors is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the prevalence and patterns of e-cigarette use behaviors among middle and high school students in the United States in 2020.
Main Methods:
- The 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey, a nationally representative school-based survey, collected data from 14,531 middle and high school students.
- Data included current e-cigarette use, frequency, brand, access, and flavored product use, with weighted prevalence estimates.
Main Results:
- In 2020, 19.6% of high school students and 4.7% of middle school students reported current e-cigarette use.
- Frequent use (20-30 days/month) was reported by 38.9% of high school and 20.0% of middle school users.
- JUUL remained a common brand, and most users obtained e-cigarettes from friends. Flavored e-cigarettes were highly prevalent, particularly fruit and mint flavors.
Conclusions:
- Despite a potential decrease from 2019, overall e-cigarette prevalence, frequent use, and use of flavored products remain high among US youth.
- Continued public health actions are necessary to prevent and reduce e-cigarette use in this population.
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