US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad
U.S. youth smoking and vaping rates are at historic lows, lower than peers abroad, according to the 2025 FDA Youth Tobacco Survey.Summary
The 2025 FDA National Youth Tobacco Survey, released in July 2026, shows that smoking among U.S. middle and high school students has fallen to a historic low of 1.4%, while vaping has dropped to 5.2%, the lowest since 2019. In contrast, nicotine pouch use remains low at 1.7% and stable. Compared with comparable countries such as Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.K., U.S. youth exhibit lower e‑cigarette use, though adult smoking rates have declined more slowly. Public health experts note that while youth use is decreasing, adult use remains steady and new nicotine products pose ongoing risks. Continued monitoring is essential to ensure that the downward trend persists and that public health policies effectively curb nicotine addiction.
(Source：The Conversation)
