E-cigarette access and age verification among adolescents, young adults, and adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescents and young adults continue to access e-cigarettes despite regulatory efforts to prevent sales to those under 21. Prior research on sources of acquiring e-cigarettes excludes key online sources. This study aims to update evidence on where and how different age groups (adolescents, young adults, and adults) access e-cigarettes.

Methods

A cross-sectional, online survey of 13-40 year-olds who used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days was conducted from November-December 2021.

Study outcomes

where past 30-day users obtained and bought e-cigarettes (retail stores; online, including e-cigarette company and multi-brand websites; social media; home delivery applications; and someone they know); and whether and how age was verified.

Results

In our sampl

SUBMITTER: Gaiha SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11625624 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature