The 2021 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey data show progress in the fight to curb youth nicotine vaping, however more is needed to accelerate progress.
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Dec. 16, 2021

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New survey shows progress on curbing teen vaping, but e-cigarette use remains high as access to flavors, risk of nicotine addiction, and impact on youth mental health concerns grow ([link removed])

The 2021 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey data ([link removed]) released yesterday show progress in the fight to curb youth nicotine vaping, signaling efforts to provide education to prevent e-cigarette use and quitting resources are starting to work. However, more is needed to accelerate progress to end the ongoing youth e-cigarette epidemic amid growing concerns over continued, easy access to flavored products, risk of nicotine addiction, and the impact on youth mental health.

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Misplaced trust in tobacco companies tied to nearly doubled odds of vaping in young people ([link removed])

Young people had nearly twice the odds of using e-cigarettes if they thought that tobacco companies don’t want young people to try vaping so they will start smoking or if they believe that tobacco companies are honest about the harm presented by e-cigarettes, according to a new study conducted by Truth Initiative with researchers from George Washington University published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

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Teen Vogue Summit highlights anti-Black racism and tobacco marketing with Youth Board Liaison Giana Darville ([link removed])

Truth Initiative Youth Board Liaison Giana Darville exposed connections between anti-Black racism, mental health, and tobacco marketing as a panelist at Teen Vogue Summit. Giana’s aim to “give people the information that they need to make the choices that they really want to make” led to a powerful conversation on distinct struggles within the Black community and how to take action.

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Youth are interested in vaping prevention and quit resources – educators can help ([link removed])

In case you missed it, the latest Truth Initiative Impact Series, “Vaping: Know the Truth – Empowering Students with the Facts on E-cigarettes & Tools to Quit,” had health and education experts join Truth Initiative CEO and President Robin Koval to discuss how schools should educate students about the health risks of nicotine use.

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