Tobacco Use Among Middle and High School Students: 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey, in Pediatrics
key takeaway: "Tobacco use continued declining through 2025, when 7.2% of youth used tobacco. Only nicotine pouches increased, doubling from 0.8% in 2021 to 1.7% in 2025. Pouches were the second most used tobacco product, after e-cigarettes (5.2%). Most youth used flavored tobacco products. E-cigarette use intensity increased over time, with daily use growing from 9.4% in 2014 to 35.4% in 2025. Dual and poly use is common among e-cigarette and pouch users."
Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide Mortality in Youths: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, in JAMA Network Open
key takeaway: "Mental disorders—particularly acute conditions such as schizophrenia and mood disorders—and prior self-harm were associated with suicide mortality. Prior health care contact (eg, psychiatric admission) and a range of social determinants (eg, maltreatment, out-of-home placement, and social disadvantage) were also associated with higher risk, whereas family stability (eg, living with both parents) was associated with lower risk."
2026 Kids Count Data Book, by the Annie E. Casey Foundation