a Close Look at Vaping in adolescents and Young adults in the United States.

Introduction:
This summary will provide an overview of a research article examining the trends and patterns of e-cigarette use among US youth and young adults. The article also discusses the health implications of e-cigarette use among this population.

Key Points:

* The study used data from four federal surveys to examine e-cigarette use trends among US youth and young adults.
* The study found that e-cigarette use increased substantially among high school students from 2011 to 2019, but declined significantly since its peak in 2019.
* among young adults, e-cigarette use also increased over the past decade, although to a lesser extent than among high school students.
* The study found that most e-cigarette use is infrequent and unlikely to increase an individual's risk for adverse health effects.
* Most e-cigarette use has occurred among those who have already smoked, and concomitant cigarette smoking by e-cigarette users is likely the most important contributor to an individual's risk for developing adverse health consequences.
* The study found that a large majority of high school vapers are vaping marijuana at comparatively high frequency.
* The study suggests that e-cigarette use may be associated with some respiratory health effects, but the evidence is not conclusive.
* The study highlights the need for more long-term, high-quality studies to better understand the health implications of e-cigarette use among US youth and young adults.

Main Message:
The study provides valuable insights into the trends and patterns of e-cigarette use among US youth and young adults. The findings suggest that while e-cigarette use has increased in recent years, most use is infrequent and unlikely to cause adverse health effects. however, concomitant cigarette smoking by e-cigarette users is a significant contributor to an individual's risk for developing adverse health consequences. The study also highlights the need for more research to better understand the health implications of e-cigarette use among this population. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of continued monitoring and regulation of e-cigarette use to protect public health.

Polosa R, Casale TB, Tashkin DP. a Close Look at Vaping in adolescents and Young adults in the United States. The journal of allergy and clinical immunology In practice. 2022;10(11):2831-2842. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2022.06.005