Tobacco-Free Oral Nicotine Product Use Among Youth in the U.S., 2019-2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Novel tobacco-free oral nicotine products are not combusted, easy to conceal, available in flavors, and do not contain tobacco leaf. Since 2016, oral nicotine product sales have increased and may be gaining popularity among youth. This study aims to examine the trends in the prevalence and correlates of oral nicotine product use among U.S. youth.

Methods

Data from participants aged 16-19 years in the U.S. International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project Youth Tobacco and Vaping Survey were analyzed cross-sectionally from August 2019, February 2020, August 2020, February 2021, and August 2021. Weighted descriptive statistics and logistic regressions were used to describe the use and correlates of oral nicotine products.

Results

Oral nicotine product

SUBMITTER: Schneller LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546555 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature