Tobacco Product Use and Associated Factors Among Middle and High School Students — United States, 2019

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Published: 2019

Resource Notes:

Quoted from Abstract Results: “Among students who reported ever having tried e-cigarettes, the three most commonly selected reasons for use were “I was curious about them” (55.3%), “friend or family member used them” (30.8%), and “they are available in flavors, such as mint, candy, fruit, or chocolate” (22.4%).”

Controversies:

None to date.

Publishing Source:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Morbitity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

Authors:

Teresa W. Wang, PhD; Andrea S. Gentzke, PhD; MeLisa R. Creamer, PhD; Karen A. Cullen, PhD; Enver Holder-Hayes, MPH; Michael D. Sawdey, PhD; Gabriella M. Anic, PhD; David B. Portnoy, PhD; Sean Hu, DrPH; David M. Homa, PhD; Ahmed Jamal, MBBS; Linda J. Neff, PhD

Citations:

Wang TW, Gentzke AS, Creamer MR, et al. Tobacco Product Use and Associated Factors Among Middle and High School Students — United States, 2019. MMWR Surveill Summ 2019;68(No. SS-12):1–22. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.ss6812a1