In this activity, you will discuss the trends in the use of e-cigarettes among the youth and adults in your region.

Step 1. Research [45 minutes]

Search for data or statistics within 2018-2022 that display the trends in the use of e-cigarettes among the youth and adults in your region. If there is no existing data for your region, select another region or country with available data. Ensure that the following indicators exist in the data gathered:

• Sociodemographic characteristics 
• Cigarette smoking status

Step 2. Analyze [ 30 minutes] 

Analyze the data and statistics. Consider the following points in your analysis:

• The trends and the variances in e-cigarette use in terms of sociodemographic characteristics
• Gender
• Age
• Income
• Type(s) of e-cigarettes devices is(are) the most widely used

Step 3. Discuss [180 minutes]

Prepare a 300-600 word analysis that covers and discusses the following questions:

• Which has a higher percentage of e-cigarette use: the male or female population?
• Which shows a more prevalent use of e-cigarettes: the youth or adults?
• Is there a gender difference in the use of e-cigarettes among the youth?
• What are some commonly cited reasons for e-cigarette use?
• Which type(s) of e-cigarettes devices is(are) the most widely used?
• What are the other factors accountable for the variation of trends in using e-cigarettes among the youth and adults?
• Is there a difference in the type of devices used by adults and by youth?

Step 4. Share [10 minutes]

To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

Step 5: Evaluate [10 minutes]

Evaluate and categorize the work from one of your peers based on items A - E of the rubric below. Provide a rationale for the grade you have provided, as well as comments or suggestions for improvement. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to the forum.” You can use the list below as an example: 

Item A is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item B is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item C is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item D is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item E is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….

OPTIONAL Step 6: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”