Youth and young adult use of cigarettes, vapes, heated tobacco, and new nicotine products across countries
Examining uptake and use patterns of cigarettes and other nicotine delivery products among youth in countries with different regulatory environments: ITC Nicotine Product Youth and Young Adult Survey
This project tracks how teenagers and young adults in countries like Canada and England use cigarettes, vaping devices, heated tobacco, and new oral nicotine products.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11188997 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a participant point of view, researchers run annual national surveys that ask 16–29-year-olds about which nicotine products they have tried, how often they use them, and their awareness of policies. The project compares patterns in countries with different rules to see how regulations relate to product uptake. Each year uses a new, nationally representative cross-sectional sample to follow trends and emerging products like heated tobacco and oral nicotine. Results combine survey responses and policy timelines to identify shifts in use among youth and young adults.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Young people aged 16–29 living in the participating countries (for example Canada and England) who are willing to complete a survey about nicotine product use are ideal participants.
Not a fit: People outside the 16–29 age range, those not living in the sampled countries, or individuals seeking clinical treatment for nicotine dependence are unlikely to benefit directly from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help shape policies that reduce youth nicotine uptake and prevent nicotine addiction.
How similar studies have performed: Other international surveillance projects have successfully tracked shifts in youth tobacco and e-cigarette use and informed public health policies, making this a well-established approach.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hammond, David — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Hammond, David
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.