National sales of e-cigarettes have climbed by 47% from 2019 to 2023, fueling worries about youth vaping addiction.Youth-appealing flavors like fruit, candy, and mint dominate the market, accounting for over 80% of sales. Disposable vapes are now the most popular choice among young people, with 1.63 million youth reporting e-cigarette use in the past month.
Data from the Monitoring Tobacco Product Use program from the CDC Foundation show national sales trends for e-cigarette, or vapes. 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.
— “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. 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.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.”Sales of menthol-flavored e-cigarettes rose more than 175% for all e-cigarettes. Disposable e-cigarettes can have nicotine levels similar to several cartons of cigarettes, and the average nicotine strength has increased over tim
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