CRST Young Adult Cohort Study Data Brief, Summer 2026

This data brief presents ever use, past 30-day use, and top reported brands of tobacco and nicotine products among participants of the CRST Young Adult (YA) Cohort Study, Wave 12. The CRST YA Cohort Study comprises quarterly online surveys of participants ages 18 to 26 years from six sentinel states (CA, KY, NC, NJ, OH and VT) who were recruited via online and print advertisements, community partners and events, participant referrals, and continuation from the prior year. The CRST YA Cohort is a convenience sample, and findings may not be generalizable to US young adults. Wave 12 was fielded from 07/02/2026 through 07/31/2026.