Epilepsy and nicotine use: Exploring disparities in ENDS and cigarette use among US adults with epilepsy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Individuals with epilepsy are at greater risk for tobacco use, which may exacerbate their health challenges. This study examines the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), cigarette, and dual use among US adults with and without epilepsy.

Methods

Data from the 2021-2023 National Health Interview Surveys were analyzed (N = 86,655 adults aged ≥ 18 years), including 1,579 (1.89 %, estimated 14.5 million US adults) with self-reported epilepsy (outcome variable). Participants were categorized into mutually exclusive groups: never-use of either product [reference group], current (used on some days or daily) cigarette-only use, ENDS-only, dual-use, former cigarette-only, former ENDS-only, and former dual-use. Weighted

SUBMITTER: Gehris M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11634633 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature