Cardiovascular disease outcomes among established cigar users 40 years and older: Findings from the population assessment of tobacco and health (PATH) study, waves 1-5 (2013-2019).

ABSTRACT: This study examined associations between established cigar use and prevalence and incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD; congestive heart failure, stroke, or heart attack/needed bypass surgery) among U.S. adults, 40 years or older. Using Waves 1-5 (2013-2019) of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study, incidence (N_individuals (N_ind) = 6,692; N_observations (N_obs) = 23,738) and prevalence (N_ind = 7,819; N_obs = 33,952) of CVD outcomes were examined using weighted generalized estimating equations (WGEEs) among adults who were exclusive current/former established cigar smokers (ever cigar smokers who have smoked fairly regularly), exclusive current/former establis

SUBMITTER: Sharma E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10767260 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature