Sex-specific associations of cigarettes and e-cigarettes use with self-reported premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among adults aged 18-54 in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is increasing in young adults (<55 years old). While research suggests females who smoke cigarettes have a higher risk of ASCVD than males, studies on the impact of exclusive e-cigarette and dual use on premature ASCVD are limited. This study investigated the association between tobacco use and self-reported premature ASCVD and explored potential sex differences.

Methods

Using pooled data from 480,317 adults (ages 18-54; ∼50 % female) from the 2020-2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from the United States, logistic regression models assessed associations between cigarette and e-cigarette use patterns and self-reported premature ASCVD. Tobacco use categories were defined as: non-use, former use (

SUBMITTER: Elo-Eghosa E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11645184 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature