Trendsetting Teens Now Smoking E-Cigs to Make Themselves Look Cool
A report from the CDC on Thursday outlined a growing trend in e-cigarette use among teenagers.
A report from the CDC on Thursday outlined a growing trend in e-cigarette use among teenagers. According to the study, e-cigarette use among middle school and high school students nearly doubled between 2011 and 2012. In 2012, the total number of students who had tried an e-cig was 1.78 million.
Various local governments have begun addressing e-cigarette concerns. In Evanston, Ill., the city passed regulations equating them with regular cigarettes; anywhere cigarettes are prohibited, e-cigs are as well. The Ohio state legislature is similarly working on passing regulations. D.C. officials are considering banning the sale of the devices to minors, while Maryland already has a similar statewide age restriction in place.
Still, e-cig use isn't the only trend on the rise. According to the FDA, cigars are also increasing in popularity. High school's different now.