Nicotine and Toxicant Exposure among Individuals using both Combustible Cigarettes and E-cigarettes Based on Level of Product Use.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dual use of combustible cigarettes and e-cigarettes is the most common multiple tobacco-use behavior in the United States, but its long-term health impact remains unclear. Biomarkers of exposure (BOE) can help identify potential health risks of dual use.

Methods

We analyzed data from 2,679 adult participants from Wave 5 of the Population Assessment on Tobacco and Health Study, a U.S. nationally representative study, including individuals reporting current exclusive cigarette use (n = 1,913), exclusive e-cigarette use (n = 316), and dual use (n = 450). Eight subgroups were created based on self-reported high/low (above/below mean) cigarettes per day (CPD) and days of e-cigarette use in past the 30 days (ECIG). Adjusted geometric mean concentrations were compared

SUBMITTER: Xue Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549512 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature