Modeling Novel Oral Nicotine Use Among Adolescents

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2511.17570v1
• Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:07:33 GMT
• Title: Modeling Novel Oral Nicotine Use Among Adolescents
• Abstract summary: Among U.S. high school students, nicotine pouch use has doubled since 2021, with 2.4% reporting current use in 2024.<n>We analyzed Florida Youth Tobacco Survey data from 2022-2024 to assess prevalence trends.<n>We developed a grade-structured compartmental model to project future trajectories and evaluate intervention strategies.
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• Abstract: Novel oral nicotine products, particularly nicotine pouches, have rapidly gained popularity among adolescents. Among U.S. high school students, nicotine pouch use has doubled since 2021, with 2.4% reporting current use in 2024. We analyzed Florida Youth Tobacco Survey data from 2022-2024 to assess prevalence trends and developed a grade-structured compartmental model to project future trajectories and evaluate intervention strategies. The model accurately captured observed trends across all high school grades and projected continued growth without intervention. We evaluated single and multi-parameter intervention strategies. Single-parameter interventions demonstrated limited effectiveness while multi-parameter strategies showed substantial effects. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive, multi-faceted interventions incorporating prevention education, cessation support, policy enforcement, and peer influence modification. Grade-specific targeting can enhance overall program effectiveness. School-based interventions should be implemented rapidly to address the accelerating epidemic of oral nicotine use among adolescents.

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