Tag: Tobacco: Misc.
14.9 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Ever Used an E-Cigarette in 2018
Prevalence of ever e-cigarette use and current use highest for men, non-Hispanic whites, those ages 18 to 24
USPSTF: Behavioral Interventions Likely Prevent Tobacco Use
Primary care-feasible behavioral interventions have moderate net benefit for school-aged children
Smoking Tied to Inferior Survival in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Smoking associated with inferior survival among patients receiving intensive chemotherapy for AML
E-Cigarette Use Independent Risk Factor for Chronic Lung Disease
Odds of developing respiratory disease higher for dual users of e-cigarettes, combustible tobacco
Current Tobacco Use Prevalent in Middle, High School Students
Overall, 31.2 and 12.5 percent of high school and middle school students, respectively, reported current use
CDC: ~20 Percent of U.S. Adults Currently Use Tobacco Products
Prevalence of use higher for men, adults aged ≤65 years, uninsured, those with disability or limitation
First Use of Flavored Tobacco Linked to Subsequent Use
First use of menthol, mint, or other flavored cigarette versus nonflavored cigarette tied to later cigarette use
2014 to 2018 Saw Drop in Flavored Tobacco Products in Youth
Current use of flavored e-cigarettes among high school students increased during same period
San Francisco Considering Banning Sales of E-Cigarettes
Meanwhile, Connecticut has banned tobacco sales to people younger than age 21
Water Pipe Tobacco Smoking Addictive, Harmful to the Heart
Water pipe tobacco smokers are exposed to level of nicotine that is physiologically active in short term
