Northeast Nebraska Public Health Dept

Vaping Facts

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The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) for Nebraska provides important insights into youth vaping trends and behaviors. Here are some recent facts about vaping among Nebraska youth:

1. **Prevalence**: A significant portion of high school students in Nebraska report having tried vaping, with many continuing to use e-cigarettes regularly.
2. **Frequency**: Among those who vape, a notable percentage use e-cigarettes daily or multiple times per month, indicating habitual use rather than occasional experimentation.
3. **Health Awareness**: Many students are aware that vaping carries health risks, but there’s still a perception that e-cigarettes are safer than traditional tobacco, despite evidence linking them to lung and heart issues.
4. **Access and Exposure**: A large number of youth report that e-cigarettes are easy to access, either from friends or stores that sell to underage customers, and many report seeing peers or family members vaping.

The YRBS data helps schools and health officials in Nebraska understand how to address and reduce youth vaping through targeted prevention and education programs.

Cigarettes and Vaping https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/index.html

E-Cigarettes: What Parents Need to Know 
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/pdfs/OSH-E-Cigarettes-and-Youth-What-Parents-Need-to-Know-508.pdf 

Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/YRBS-2023-Substance-Use-FINAL.pdf