How do Europeans quit using tobacco, e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products? A cross-sectional analysis in 28 European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

While smoking tobacco remains a substantial cause of harm in Europe, novel products such as electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes (ECs) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) have entered the market recently. While debate still persists over the role of these novel products, they are now in widespread use. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and methods of attempts to quit EC and HTP.

Setting

We analysed the 2020 Eurobarometer survey, which collected data in 28 European countries.

Participants

A representative sample of individuals residing in these countries aged ≥15 years.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Multilevel regression analyses were performed to assess differences in quit attempts and cessation methods among tobacco smokers and exc

SUBMITTER: El Asmar ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058771 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature