A recent report by the Wisconsin Department of Health has shown a decrease in vaping and tobacco use in the state, with numbers dropping from 13.6% in 2023 to just under 12% in 2024. The decline is attributed to public awareness campaigns, community action, and a federal law change in 2019 that raised the legal tobacco sales age to 21. Despite these positive trends, Wisconsin has yet to update its state law to align with the federal law, leading to confusion and enforcement challenges. State health leaders believe that this inconsistency may hinder efforts to further reduce tobacco and vaping use in the state. The report highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to educate the public and enforce regulations to continue the downward trend in tobacco and vaping use. For more updates, download the Northern News Now app or the Northern News Now First Alert weather app.
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