Heat-not-burn tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and combustible cigarette use among Japanese adolescents: a nationwide population survey 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

From among the global public health concerns, smoking remains one of the most crucial challenges. Especially for adolescents, the increase in the use of electronic cigarettes is controversial, as its use may lead to established smoking. In Japan, where a unique tobacco regulation system exists, the heat-not-burn tobacco market has been growing. However, the prevalence and association of combustible cigarettes and new tobacco-related products have not yet been closely investigated among Japanese adolescents. This study aimed to clarify the prevalence of smoking among adolescents, including new types of tobacco-related products, and to compare the characteristics of their users.

Methods

The 2017 Lifestyle Survey of Adolescents is a nationally-representative survey c

SUBMITTER: Kuwabara Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7240931 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature