Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Young Teens Who Got E-Cigarettes from Social Source
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This indicator shows the percent of public school students in grades 6-8 who use electronic vapor products and usually get them from a social source (friend, family member, or someone else).
Why is this important?
In spite of laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors, many youth are still able to obtain them from social sources including friends and family members. Preventing tobacco use among young people is especially important as tobacco use is most often initiated and established during adolescence. More than 80% of adult smokers began using tobacco before the age of 18 years. Preventing youth from obtaining tobacco products can reduce smoking initiation rates, thereby reducing tobacco use in the entire population.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Tobacco Use, Health / Adolescent Health, Health Behaviors, Teens