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The latest data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) underscores a noteworthy decline in teen vaping, says the World Vapers’ Alliance. The CDC’s National Youth Tobacco Survey 2023 reveals that current 30-day e-cigarette use among high school students has dropped from 14.1% in 2022 to 10.0% in 2023. Furthermore, smoking rates among middle and high school students remain considerably low, recorded at just 1.6%.
This substantial decrease signifies the necessity for a balanced approach in the ongoing discussions about vaping. While it remains essential to prevent youth vaping, this data underscores the need to shift focus from undue alarmism to practical, evidence-based solutions.
Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA), commented on the findings: “The data from the CDC demonstrates that the exaggerated panic about teen vaping needs to stop. We must continue our efforts to discourage youth from vaping, but it’s crucial to ensure that our strategies don’t deprive adult smokers of a potentially life-saving alternative.
“The call now is for policymakers to develop strategies rooted in research and facts. Instead of succumbing to a moral panic, it’s necessary to address the dual challenge: keeping vaping products out of the hands of the youth while ensuring that adults have access to safer nicotine alternatives.“
