Direct health implications of e-cigarette use: a systematic scoping review with evidence assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

E-cigarettes are often marketed as a less harmful alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes. Despite their popularity, the evidence regarding their effects on human health remains unclear and is filled with complexities.

Objectives

This systematic review aims to elucidate the direct effects of electronic cigarette use on human health, carefully distinguishing between the specific characteristics of the populations studied.

Methodology

Adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases without date restrictions, including articles in both Spanish and English. This approach enabled the identification and analysis of primary studies to understand the direct effect o

SUBMITTER: Izquierdo-Condoy JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11317248 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature