But one product saw an increase in usage: nicotine pouches.
Even so, for the purpose of the survey, the CDC still classifies them as a tobacco product.
Though theyve been on the market for decades, their popularity has exploded over the past decade.
Kids are smoking less, but the popularity of nicotine pouches has made its way to the youth, according to CDC data.© Swenico.com via Flickr
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Even without a delivery mechanism that involves tobacco, nicotineconstrictsblood vessels, which can contribute to sexual dysfunction.
Now, we know that the trend has reached young people.
However, 2.25 million students reported using tobacco products.
Youth use of any tobacco product is unsafe.
But we cant take our foot off the gas.
Continued vigilance is needed to continue to reduce all forms of tobacco product use among youth.
Addressing disparities remains an essential part of these efforts to ensure that we dont leave anyone behind.
For the 2024 survey, data was collected on May 22, with 29,861 students taking part.
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