Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez

Why Are Youth Vaping and How Prevention Can Respond

Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez - 17 December 2019

Source: https://www.carnevaleassociates.com/file_download/inline/60f65971-fea9-46c0-bb13-55486377a94f

 

The use of electronic vaporizing devices (“vaping”) among youth presents an urgent challenge. This policy brief explains the popularity of vaping, examines the regulatory environment, summarizes the current public health response, and recommends steps to prevent long-term use and consequences.

Figure1 Trends in 30-day prevalence of use among 8th 10th and 12th grade students