Associated with large increases in daily vaping and nicotine dependence in this age group FDA should review marketing approvals for these products to reflect addictive potential High-nicotine vape use surged by 80% among US 18-24 year olds between 2017 and 2022, and was associated with large increases in daily vaping and nicotine dependence, finds a
Highschoolers who reported smoking at any point
Highschoolers who report current use
1991:
70%
28%
2005
54%
23%
(Per FDA)
Youth use of any tobacco product (cigarettes, vapes, pouches, etc.)
2022: 11.3%
2025: 7.2%
Just a quick stitch of a few sources, not sure on the reliability or how well they carryover. But things especially in the last few years are moving in the right direction
(Per CDC)
Highschoolers who reported smoking at any point Highschoolers who report current use
1991: 70% 28%
2005 54% 23%
(Per FDA)
Youth use of any tobacco product (cigarettes, vapes, pouches, etc.)
2022: 11.3% 2025: 7.2%
Just a quick stitch of a few sources, not sure on the reliability or how well they carryover. But things especially in the last few years are moving in the right direction