Press Release - CUSP
CDC Report Highlights Urgent Need for FDA to Address Illegal Disposable Vape Epidemic
NYTS Report Shows Record High 60.7% Youth Usage of Illegal, Disposable E-Cigarettes WASHINGTON, DC – Communities United for Smart Policy (CUSP) Chairwoman Mary Bono released the following statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). The report shows that illegal, flavored, disposable vapes, which are predominantly manufactured in China, continue fueling the youth vaping epidemic. The survey found that, amongst youth tobacco users, nearly 9 in 10 students report using flavored e-cigarettes, with a preference for youth-appealing dessert and candy flavors. Read more...