Data from the Monitoring Tobacco Product Use program from the CDC Foundation show national sales trends for e-cigarette, or vapes.CDC Foundation
CLEVELAND, Ohio — U.S. sales of e-cigarettes from 2019 to 2023 increased 47%, raising concerns about youth addiction to vaping. Flavors such as fruit, candy and mint make up more than 80% of those sales, according to a recent report from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative. hookah molasses camel tobacco flavors
The report — “Monitoring E-Cigarette Trends in the United States: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Kids from Flavored E-Cigarettes” — also found declines in e-cigarette use in regions where strong policies restrict sales of flavored e-cigarettes.
The CDC Foundation asks philanthropic partners and private-sector businesses to support the health mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Truth Initiative is a national nonprofit public health organization working to prevent nicotine addiction among youth and promote smoking cessation.
Disposable e-cigarettes or vape pens have become the most common type of smoking device used by young people, the report said. In 2024, 1.63 million youth reported using e-cigarettes over the previous 30 days, according to studies cited in the report.
E-cigarettes, vapes or vape pens use a battery to heat liquid into an aerosol that users inhale, according to the American Lung Association. The “e-juice” inside e-cigarette cartridges usually contain flavorings and other chemicals. More toxic chemicals form when the e-liquid heats up.
“The rise in e-cigarette sales, particularly those with youth-appealing flavors and graphics, is deeply concerning, especially as manufacturers evolve e-cigarette products to feature gamified devices and increased nicotine strength,” said Dr. Judy Monroe, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation. “However, the data from states like Massachusetts, California and New York demonstrate how comprehensive policies can effectively curb youth access.”
Among the report’s other highlights:
Since 2019, the CDC Foundation and its partners—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Truth Initiative, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Bloomberg Philanthropies—have conducted research on the sales of tobacco products, e-cigarette use by young people and the effectiveness of restriction policies on flavored e-cigarette use among youth.
Julie Washington covers healthcare for cleveland.com. Read previous stories at this link.
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