What is this study about?
The USC Trends in Tobacco Use Survey (TITUS) is a federally funded study designed to explore the health behaviors, thoughts and attitudes of youth living in Los Angeles. Our goal is to understand how social factors and mental health influence teenagers’ decisions to use tobacco or other drugs. The information we gather will help us create new programs to help teens make better choices about substance use. Please watch the video below for more information.
Why conduct this study?
California was successful in reducing youth smoking over the past few decades. However, the recent popularity of e-cigarettes has provided new challenges to population-based tobacco regulation. The TITUS survey will give researchers the evidence to inform policy makers, educators, and key community stakeholders about this growing health threat.