Use of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) devices among U.S. Youth and adults: Findings from the Population assessment of Tobacco and health Study Waves 1-5.

Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of the type of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) devices used most frequently by U.S. youth and adults from 2013/14 to 2018/19, based on data from the Population assessment of Tobacco and health Study Waves 1-5. The study describes the changing trends in the primary use of ENDS devices and highlights the importance of monitoring the characteristics of ENDS devices to inform product regulations and intervention efforts.

Key Points:

* The proportion of current ENDS users who reported they most frequently used disposable cigalikes and cartridge-based devices declined over time across all age groups.
* Tank was generally the most popular type for all ages at Waves 1-4, and an increasing proportion of ENDS users reported they most frequently used tanks.
* at Wave 5, prefilled pods became the dominant type, and 4.2-10.0% of ENDS users reported using disposable pods most often.
* The popularity of tanks, mods, and prefilled pods was more evident in youth and young adults, and primary use of disposable pods was more common in older adults.
* The study highlights the rapidly evolving nature of ENDS devices and their potential for addiction.
* The FDa has had jurisdiction over tobacco products containing nicotine from any source, including synthetic nicotine, since april 2022.
* a flavor ban on prefilled pods/cartridges was enforced in February 2020, but it does not apply to disposable pods or refillable devices such as tanks and mods.
* The text emphasizes the importance of monitoring the characteristics of ENDS devices used by youth and adults to inform regulatory policies and intervention programs.

Main Message:
The text highlights the importance of continuously monitoring the characteristics of ENDS devices used by youth and adults in order to inform regulatory policies and intervention programs that combat the rise of ENDS use. The study describes the changing trends in the primary use of ENDS devices over the years and highlights the potential for addiction associated with these devices. The FDa's jurisdiction over tobacco products containing nicotine from any source, including synthetic nicotine, is also noted. The text emphasizes the need for ongoing surveillance to inform effective regulations and intervention efforts to address the public health impact of ENDS use.

Jiang N, Xu S, Li L, Cleland CM, Niaura RS. Use of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) devices among U.S. Youth and adults: Findings from the Population assessment of Tobacco and health Study Waves 1-5. addictive behaviors. 2023;139:107588. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107588