Youth e-cig use drops to lowest level in a decade

Axios — Half a million fewer teens said they used e-cigarettes this year compared to last, according to an annual federal survey that credited a crackdown on Elf Bar products and other enforcement efforts.

Why it matters: It's the lowest level in a decade and a signal of progress in efforts to curb youth tobacco use, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.

By the numbers: More than 1.6 million middle and high school students told researchers they currently use e-cigarettes, down from 2.1 million last year, per the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey.

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