US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad

A new FDA survey finds some positive trends among young people in the US, though new forms of nicotine use like pouches have become a bit more popular.

By: Holly Jarman, University of Michigan; Claire L. Ma, University of Michigan, and Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 1,334

Last Updated: 23 hours, 42 minutes ago

Body Text Preview

By Holly Jarman, University of Michigan; Claire L. Ma, University of Michigan, and Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst

Smoking and vaping continued to decline among middle school and high school students in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey, released in July 2026. This annual, school-based survey has been tracking smoking and other nicotine product use in American youth ages 11 to 18 since 1999.

Perhaps most excitingly, the …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us