US adolescents who vaped nicotine reported a wide range of reasons for the behavior, according to a NIDA-supported study published in Pediatrics. The study analyzed data from the NIDA-supported Monitoring the Future survey. The data in this graphic show the prevalence of reasons for vaping nicotine reported by U.S. adolescents in eighth, 10th, and 12th grades from 2021-2023.
Reference:
- ME Patrick, et al. Reasons for Vaping Among US Adolescents. Pediatrics. DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-067856 (2024).
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| Reasons for Nicotine Vaping | % Among Those Reporting Any Past 12-mo Vaping (Grades Combined) | % Among Those Reporting Any Past 30-d Vaping (Grades Combined) | % Among Those Reporting Near-Daily Vaping (12th Grade) |
|---|---|---|---|
| To relax or relieve tension | 49 | 56 | 71 |
| To experiment—to see what it’s like | 49 | 42 | 28 |
| Because of boredom, nothing else to do | 36 | 39 | 43 |
| Because it tastes good | 34 | 39 | 41 |