Teen Tobacco Use in Vermont Drops Sharply, Vape Trend Slows

Nov.13.2024

The 2023 Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) shows that the percentage of middle school students who have tried combustible cigarettes decreased from 12.5% in 2011 to 7%, and vape also declined.

According to a report by the Independent Women's Forum on November 12th, the Vermont Department of Health recently released the statistical results of the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

This biennial survey aims to assess the behavior patterns of middle and high school students in the state, including dietary habits, physical activity, mental health, and drug use. The survey results are of significant reference value for monitoring and formulating relevant policies, especially regarding the use of tobacco and vape products.

According to survey data, in 2023, 7% of high school students in Vermont have tried combustible cigarettes, while 2% are currently using them. This is a significant decrease compared to 12.5% and 3.3% in 2011.

In terms of vape use, 12% of high school students reported trying in 2023, while 6% are currently using them, which is a decrease from 15.5% and 7.8% in 2019.

In the high school student population, this trend is also evident. In 2023, 18% of high school students had tried combustible cigarettes, while 6% reported current use, a decrease from 10.8% in 2011. The use of vapes also decreased from highs of 49.8% and 26.4% in 2019 to 32% and 16.1% in 2023, representing declines of 35.7% and 39%, respectively.

The investigation further revealed the primary reasons for teenagers using vapes. Despite Vermont's legislation banning flavored tobacco and vaping products, data shows that the usage of these products is decreasing even in the absence of such restrictions.

In 2023, among high school students currently using vapes, 25% cited curiosity as the main reason, with only 2% attributing it to the flavor. For middle school students, curiosity was also the primary factor, with 29% of students stating so, while only 2% mentioned the vape's flavor.

These data provide Vermont policymakers with a new perspective. They need to consider comprehensive data on youth tobacco and vape use while acknowledging the downward trends. Policymakers may want to focus on educational initiatives targeting the primary motivations behind youth tobacco and vaping product use, rather than implementing bans that could restrict adults' access to safer smoking alternatives.

References:

[1] Tobacco and Vapor Product Use Down in Vermont, Flavors Not Main Reason for Use

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