Premium and Non-Premium Cigar Use Among a Nationally Representative Sample of Reproductive Age Women: Findings from the 2010-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Little is known about cigar use among women of reproductive age, especially potential differences relating to the use of premium versus non-premium cigars.

Aims and methods

Using 2010-2019 data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, rates and trends in premium and non-premium cigar use were determined among women of reproductive age (18-49; n = 5651). Weighted sociodemographic characteristics, substance co-use, patterns of use, and health indicators were compared between women using premium versus non-premium cigars.

Results

Among reproductive-aged women who smoked cigars in the past 30 days, 4.9% reported use of premium cigar brands. The most commonly used premium brands were Romeo y Julieta, Cohiba, and Macanudos. Women who used premium versus

SUBMITTER: Sharma E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10380180 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature