Do perceptions of the harm of heated tobacco products differ by smoking status? A cross-sectional analysis of the Japan Society and New Tobacco Internet Survey (JASTIS) 2020 in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Most studies have examined 'perceived harm of heated tobacco products (HTPs)' relative to combustible cigarettes (CCs). However, there is a lack of understanding regarding whether the public perceives HTPs as harmful in an absolute sense and whether this perception varies according to smoking status. Therefore, we examined the perceived absolute harm of HTPs (not relative to CCs) across different smoking statuses.

Methods

We surveyed 8229 respondents (3292 females) online in Japan in 2020. Analyses were stratified by sex because of corresponding differences in smoking rates in Japan. Logistic regression was performed to calculate the ORs, adjusted for potential confounders, including age and education, of agreeing with the statements 'HTP does little harm to

SUBMITTER: Yuri K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506111 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature