Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products among Young People in Denmark-Status in Single and Dual Use

Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of a study examining the use of tobacco and nicotine products among young people in Denmark. The study explores the current use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and smokeless tobacco, as well as the concurrent use of two or more products. The study is based on a nationwide survey conducted in 2020 and includes over 13,000 respondents.

Key Points:

* The study found that one out of five young people in Denmark smoke cigarettes, with half of them smoking daily.
* Approximately 4% of young people use e-cigarettes, and over 30% have tried them.
* The use of heated tobacco among Danish youth is still relatively low, with only 0.3% using these products.
* About 9% of young people use smokeless tobacco, with more men using these products than women.
* Overall, 27.0% of young people stated that they use at least one type of tobacco or nicotine product, while 5.6% use more than one product.
* The study also found that the use of e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco was more prevalent among younger age groups.
* Men were more likely than women to use multiple tobacco or nicotine products.

Main Message:
The study highlights the urgent need to monitor and intervene against youth tobacco and nicotine product use in Denmark. While the use of cigarettes remains high, there is also a significant number of young people using e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The concurrent use of multiple products is also a concern, particularly among men. These findings provide important information for policymakers and health professionals working to reduce tobacco and nicotine use among young people.

Bast, L. S., Klitgaard, M. B., Kjeld, S. G., Jarlstrup, N. S., & Christensen, A. I. (2022). Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products among Young People in Denmark-Status in Single and Dual Use. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(9), 5623. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095623