Association between e-cigarette use, physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the rise in popularity of e-cigarette smoking or 'vaping', its long-term health consequences are still being investigated. In particular, it is unclear what impact e-cigarette use has on aerobic performance and exercise capacity. This information has important implications both for tobacco smokers as a harm reduction approach, and youth and young adults who are increasingly turning to e-cigarettes recreationally. Thus, this review aims to systematically evaluate the literature surrounding the effects of regular e-cigarette use on markers of cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity.

Methods and analysis

This protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols guidelines. A systematic search was undertake

SUBMITTER: Thode H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306318 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature