High-Nicotine Vaping Among U.S. Young Adults Surges 80% Since 2017
High-nicotine vape use among U.S. 18-24 year olds jumped 80% between 2017 and 2022, raising nicotine dependence concerns.Summary
A data analysis published in Tobacco Control found that high-nicotine vape use among U.S. 18-24 year olds surged by 80% between 2017 and 2022, rising from just over 10% to nearly 19%, with daily vaping doubling from about 26% to 55.5% in that age group. Among 18-24-year-old daily vapers, high-nicotine e-cigarette use climbed from just over 3% in 2017 to over 49% in 2022. The odds of high-nicotine vaping were 15 times higher for 18-24 year olds than for those aged 55+, 70% higher among daily vapers, and 55% higher for males. Nicotine dependence among young adults who vaped exclusively, initially much lower than among exclusive smokers in 2017, had equalized by 2022. High-nicotine vaping in 2019 predicted increased dependence by 2022 and 31% lower odds of quitting vaping. Researchers, noting a potential marketing effect since 18-24 year olds chose high-nicotine options of brands like Vuse and JUUL more than twice as often as those 25+, urge the FDA to urgently review marketing approvals to reflect addictive potential.
(Source：Mirage News)
