Association of electronic cigarette use and suicidal behaviors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The proliferation of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has presented new challenges in public health, particularly among adolescents and young adults. While marketed as safer than tobacco and as cessation aids, e-cigarettes have raised concerns about their long-term health and psychosocial impacts, including potential links to increased suicidal behaviors. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between e-cigarette use and suicidal behaviors by conducting a systematic review of the current literature.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE for studies up to March 10, 2024, examining the relationship between e-cigarette use and suicidal behaviors. Eligible studies included cross-sectional, longitudinal, retrospective, prospective, and case-c

SUBMITTER: Awad AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11389297 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature