Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students — National Youth Tobacco Survey, United States, 2024

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Use of tobacco products in any form is unsafe; most tobacco product use begins in adolescence.

What is added by this report?

From 2023 to 2024, current (previous 30-day) use of any tobacco product declined among high school students from 12.6% to 10.1%, largely driven by the decline in high school e-cigarette use (from 10.0% to 7.8%). During 2024, e-cigarettes remained the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youths; nicotine pouches were the second most commonly used tobacco product.

What are the implications for public health?

Tobacco use among youths has continued to decline; however, comprehensive and sustained implementation of evidence-based tobacco control strategies, including tobacco product regulation and enforcement, is needed to prevent and reduce all forms of youth tobacco product use.