Recent studies indicate a significant decline in e-cigarette use among U.S. teens, with the National Youth Tobacco Survey reporting 1.6 million middle and high school students currently using e-cigarettes, a reduction of 500,000 from last year and a two-thirds drop from the peak in 2019. The percentage of high school students reporting e-cigarette use has fallen to under 8%, marking a substantial decrease due to regulatory crackdowns on illegal sales and flavored products. Despite this progress, public health officials emphasize that youth vaping remains a serious issue, as 42% of high school users report frequent use. Concurrently, a study found a strong correlation between e-cigarette use and the likelihood of initiating tobacco and marijuana use among adolescents. The decline in vaping is attributed to increased enforcement actions against unauthorized products like Elf Bar and broader public awareness campaigns. Officials warn that vigilance is necessary to sustain this downward trend in youth nicotine use.