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Percent of adults who currently use e-cigarettes some days or every day

Measure Overview

How many adults vape or use e-cigarettes? E-cigarette use has increased considerably in recent years, particularly among young adults. E-cigarettes allow users to inhale nicotine in the form of vapor rather than smoke, which is why they are sometimes referred to as “vapes” or “vape pens.” 

Long-term health effects of vaping e-cigarettes are not yet fully understood given their recent invention in 2003. However, there are several known health and safety risks associated with e-cigarette use, such as nicotine addiction, nicotine poisoning, lung injury, and bodily harm from battery fires and explosions. Since e-cigarettes are a relatively new product, it is important to monitor their use to improve our understanding of both immediate and long-term health risks associated with vaping. 

Vaping Rates, E-Cigarette Use by State: Breakdowns and Data Source


State Health Compare presents annual, state-level rates of adults who smoke e-cigarettes based on Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. BRFSS defines e-cigarette use as individuals who currently use e-cigarettes some days or every day. 

Five breakdowns are available for this measure: Age, Coverage Type, Education, Race/Ethnicity, and Sexual Orientation.

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