When it comes to assessing the impact of e-cigarettes, estimates of device prevalence matter: the BIDI Stick disposable device.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While e-cigarettes have been identified as an effective means of tobacco harm reduction, the degree to which these devices will realise their harm reduction potential will be determined in large part by how available these products are to adults who smoke. One of the key factors determining that availability is the regulatory regime around these products. Within the US e-cigarettes have become the most commonly used tobacco product by middle and high school students, with disposable e-cigarettes now the most popular type of device used by youth. In this paper, we report data on the prevalence with which one of the most popular disposable e-cigarettes within the US is being used by youth (aged 13-17) and underage young adults (aged 18-20).

Methods

A cross-sectional

SUBMITTER: McKeganey N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10324178 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature