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Youth vaping levels fell to the lowest in a decade this year, according to a new CDC and FDA report. Rates are one-third of the 2019 peak.
CDC investigators identified direct exposure to chemicals present in illegal cannabis vaping products as the likely culprit, but did not rule out chemicals in nicotine vapes as possible causes. [152] CDC: "No specific e-cigarette device or substance has been linked to all cases, and e-cigarettes include a variety of chemical and additives".
The scientific community in the United States and Europe are primarily concerned with the possible effect of electronic cigarette use on public health. [1] There is concern among public health experts that e-cigarettes could renormalize smoking, weaken measures to control tobacco, [2] and serve as a gateway for smoking among youth. [3]
This video from the US Surgeon General advises parents to "Know the Risks," and highlights how e-cigarettes have the potential to cause lasting harm to the health of young users, especially their brain development, which continues until about age 25. [72] E-cigarettes use by children and adolescents may result in nicotine addiction. [73]:
A study found a "high rate of substitution" between vapes and cigarettes, suggesting that policies aimed at preventing underage use are undermining public health.
Around 2.5 million teens report vaping, and vaping rates are nearing pre-pandemic levels. Flavored disposable e-cigarettes are popular among teens.
The CDC recommends that e-cigarette, or vaping, products should never be used by youths, young adults, or women who are pregnant. [2] Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start using e-cigarette, or vaping, products, according to the CDC. [2] Various diluent thickening products were sold online via wholesale suppliers. [75]
A study from the University of Georgia reports a lack of formalized training among school counselors in helping students with gaming, vaping addictions.