Examining socio-economic disparities among e-cigarette users and cigarette smokers in three Canadian jurisdictions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

It is well established that a gradient exists among cigarette smokers, such that smoking is more prevalent among individuals who are of lower socio-economic status (SES). In this study, we examined whether a similar SES gradient exists among electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) using youth and adults in three Canadian jurisdictions.

Methods

A secondary analysis of data from Ontario, Quebec and Yukon respondents (n = 58,592) to the 2017-2018 Canadian Community Health Survey was conducted. Unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models explored SES measures: total and relative household income, and education level, separately on use of e-cigarettes or cigarettes in the past 30 days. Models adjusted for additional socio-demographic and psychosocial covariates.

SUBMITTER: MacDougall S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11814357 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature