This week, researchers at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research released results of a survey that further documents the rapid increase in youth e-cigarette use.  The survey notes that from 2017 to 2018, the percent of students who reported vaping nicotine in the past 30 days increased 90 percent among 12^th grade students, 96 percent among 10^th grade students and 74 percent among 8^th grade students. This data closely matches the Youth Tobacco Survey data released earlier this year that showed a similar spike in youth e-cigarette use.  In response to the data, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, will hold a press event tomorrow where he is expected to warn youth, teachers and parents about the adverse health effects of e-cigarette use.

The ATS has consistently urged the FDA to take more aggressive action to regulate all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.  While the FDA has promised future action on e-cigarette regulation and addressing youth use, in particular, the agency has as of yet not issued concrete regulation action to reduce youth e-cigarette use.