Trends and Associations of Menthol Cigarette Smoking Among US Middle and High School Students-National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2011-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Youth cigarette smoking decreased significantly over the last two decades in the United States. This study provides estimates and trends from 2011 to 2018 and factors associated with youth menthol and non-menthol smoking from 2016 to 2018.

Methods

Using data from the 2011-2018 National Youth Tobacco Surveys, past 30-day (current) menthol and non-menthol cigarette smoking were estimated for all youth (prevalence) and youth smokers (proportions). Trends were examined using Joinpoint regression, calculating the annual percent change (APC). Multivariate logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with menthol smoking.

Results

From 2011 to 2018, menthol cigarette smoking among current youth cigarette smokers significantly decreased from 57.3% to

SUBMITTER: Sawdey MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9679736 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature