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Drop in vaping drives tobacco product use by U.S. youth to a record low

Only 8 percent of teens and tweens reported current use of any tobacco product in 2024

Two young people hold anti-tobacco signs at a a rally. The girl in front holds an teal-colored sign that reads, "I have a right to live tobacco-free." Another person holds a red sign that says, "The more tobacco ads I see, the more likely I am to start smoking."

Young people gather at an anti-tobacco rally in Harlem in New York City in 2013, part of a national event recognizing young people’s efforts towards tobacco use prevention. A record low number of U.S. teens and tweens reported using tobacco products in 2024.