A new investigation by the FDA indicates that the usage of e-cigarettes among teenagers is decreasing compared to pre-pandemic levels.
According to recent data released by the FDA, over 9% of middle and high school students surveyed earlier this year reported currently using e-cigarettes. Scientists warn against comparing recent years too directly due to the disruptive impact of the pandemic. A report from 2019 showed a youth e-cigarette use rate of 20%, while the number for 2020 stands at 13.1%.
From a public health perspective, this is very good news," said Jasjit Singh Ahluwalia, a professor at Brown University and tobacco expert. He added that he remains concerned about the rate of young people using e-cigarettes.
These statistics were collected as part of the National Youth Tobacco Survey, which is conducted in schools across the country annually, and then analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a statement saying that their ability to compare estimates from 2022 with previous years is limited due to changes in survey methods caused by the pandemic. The statement also notes that the 2021 survey was conducted online and found that 7.6% of respondents reported currently using e-cigarettes. The CDC acknowledges significant changes in methodology and its impact on survey results.
However, external experts believe that in recent years, there has been a significant decline in the use of electronic cigarettes, even though these numbers cannot be directly compared.
According to Rafael Meza, a scientist at the BC Cancer Research Institute, "We still see a decrease in the number of children using e-cigarettes, despite methodological challenges, but we can draw this conclusion.
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