Trends in socioeconomic inequality in e-cigarette use among adolescents in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The global rise in e-cigarette use among adolescents is alarming, with associated socioeconomic inequalities posing potential public health risks. This study examined trends in the socioeconomic inequality in e-cigarette use among South Korean adolescents to inform future regulatory directions.

Methods

Socioeconomic inequalities in e-cigarette use among Korean adolescents were assessed using data from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (KYRBS) from 2011 to 2023. The Concentration Index, a well-established method for measuring health inequalities, was employed. Additionally, this study investigated how the smoking behaviors of family members and friends influence socioeconomic inequality in e-cigarette use among Korean adolescents, using a decompositi

SUBMITTER: Chen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11484377 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature