California has achieved the lowest rate of youth vaping among all U.S. states, according to a new study by the American Lung Association. The research, which analyzed data collected between 2019 and 2023, also shows California with the lowest percentage of high schoolers who smoke traditional cigarettes or use tobacco products in general.
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Born into a world shaped by smartphones and social media, Gen Z navigates life with an expectation of speed, convenience, and personal autonomy. This digital-native mindset helps explain the parallel rise of two seemingly unrelated trends that have captured their attention: disposable vapes and cryptocurrency. While one involves a sensory experience and the other a financial one, both tap into core generational values of independence, community, and a desire to engage with modern, digitally-driven systems. Understanding the underlying themes connecting these two phenomena offers a clear window into the motivations and priorities of today’s young adults.
Read moreApproximately 1 in 9 Brazilian teenagers (8.7% of those aged 14-17) reported using electronic cigarettes in the past year, a rate significantly higher than youth use of traditional cigarettes (1.7%), according to a new survey by the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp). The study, based on data collected between 2022 and 2024 from over 16,000 people aged 14 and older across Brazil, marks the first time the Third National Survey on Alcohol and Drugs (Lenad 3) has included vape use.
Read moreStudy reveals 250% surge in Maryland e-cigarette sales since 2020, driven by high-nicotine, flavored disposables popular with youth.
Read moreThe Polish Sejm (lower house of parliament) has passed a new law prohibiting the sale of all types of e-cigarettes, including nicotine-free versions and nicotine pouches, to individuals under the age of 18. The legislation also bans the distance selling (including online sales) and advertising of nicotine-free e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.
Read moreReport details high e-cigarette use among 17-18 year olds in Northern Ireland as June 1st single-use vape ban approaches; industry implications discussed.
Read moreTexas lawmakers divided on whether to ease or strengthen mandatory DAEP placement for students caught vaping, amid concerns over effectiveness & fairness.
Texas lawmakers are currently debating the future of a controversial state law that mandates students caught with e-cigarettes on campus be removed to a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP). The strict two-year-old rule has led to a significant spike in students being kicked out of their regular schools, prompting pushback from educators, some politicians, and public health officials who question its effectiveness and fairness.
Read moreGovernment Aims for Minor Sales Ban Before Summer Holidays
A Polish parliamentary health committee has unanimously supported a government bill prohibiting the sale of all types of e-cigarettes to individuals under 18 years old. This move aims to quickly implement stricter youth access controls, potentially before the summer holidays.
Read moreRussian Republic Aligns Local Law with Federal Ban on Selling Smoking Mixtures to Minors
The Republic of Buryatia in Russia has strengthened its regulations against youth vaping, aligning local laws with federal standards to prohibit the retail sale of all types of smoking products – including tobacco-free and nicotine-free mixtures – to minors. This legislative move comes amidst growing public and official alarm over the prevalence and perceived dangers of vaping among schoolchildren.
Read moreResearchers Urge Awareness and Regulation Amid Surging Popularity Fueled by Social Media
The use of oral nicotine pouches – small, discreet packets placed between the gum and lip – has seen a dramatic and concerning surge among U.S. high school students, nearly doubling between 2023 and 2024. This finding comes from a significant new study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC), published in JAMA Network Open, raising alarms among public health officials about a rapidly growing trend among adolescents.
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