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Newest firstBackground The public health impact of new nicotine products will depend on their use by different population groups. We assessed the prevalence of nicotine pouch use among youth and adults in Great Britain (GB). Aims and methods Cross-sectional annual Action on Smoking and Health Smokefree GB Adult Surveys 2020-2024 (n: 12 247 to 13 266, 18+) and Action on Smoking and Health Smokefree GB Youth Survey 2024 (n = 28…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Social media influencers who promote e-cigarettes on Instagram or TikTok for tobacco brands use marketing tactics to increase the appeal of their promotional content, for example, depicting e-cigarettes alongside healthy lifestyle or entertainment imagery that could decrease youths' risk perceptions of e-cigarettes. Monitoring the prevalence of such content on social media using computer vision and gene…
Introduction The co-use of substances confers risks above single-product use and has significant public health implications. This study investigated trends in past 30-day co-use of nicotine/tobacco products with alcohol and cannabis in the US using Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study data from Waves 4-6 (December 2016-November 2021). Methods All wave 4-6 PATH participants age 15+ were included in ana…
Open article record in new tab ↗Importance Adolescents are exposed to e-cigarette and cannabis content on social media. Understanding associations of these exposures with use and dual use of these products can guide regulations. Objective To assess whether adolescent exposure to e-cigarette and/or cannabis content on social media, including posts by various content creators, is associated with e-cigarette, cannabis, and dual use. Design, setting…
Background Tobacco use is considered one of the leading risk factors for death worldwide. Scientific evidence shows that smoking is associated with serious and chronic diseases, such as inflammatory diseases, head, neck and lung cancers, as well as oral diseases, including periodontal disease. This study aimed to evaluate the association between tobacco, nicotine derivatives, cannabis consumption and periodontal d…
Background Inhaled combusted cannabis and co-use of combusted cannabis and nicotine electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) are emerging trends among young adults, yet the potential cardiovascular disease risks associated with these substances remain unclear. This study examined whether cannabis use increases cardiovascular disease risk, specifically, arrhythmia risk, as estimated by ventricular repolarization, and whether…
Vaping cannabis liquids is a convenient method of cannabis consumption, and is considered to be a less harmful alternative to smoking cannabis. However, vaping cannabis carries its own health risks, with many uncertainties, especially concerning the presence of metal particles in vape liquids. The heterogeneous distribution of these particles within the liquid matrix poses analytical challenges in measurement repr…
Adolescent e-cigarette and cannabis vaping have become significant public health concerns, with rates increasing in recent years. However, there is limited research on the impacts of COVID-related stress on adolescent vaping. This study examined the longitudinal impacts of COVID-related stress on adolescent e-cigarette and cannabis vaping, including the mediating role of vaping susceptibility (which measures a lac…
Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, semi-synthetic cannabinoids, typically derived from hemp-extracted CBD, have been marketed as offering a "legal high", raising concerns about consumer safety, labeling, and regulation. Consequently, the potency analysis of these compounds has become increasingly important. To address this need, an LC-DAD method was developed for the quantification of seventeen cannabinoids,…
Cannabis vaping involves the vaporization of cannabis vape (CV) liquid via a vape pen made of metallic and nonmetallic parts. Recently, various metal contaminants that originate from cannabis, as well as the vape liquid packaging device, were reported in CV liquids and aerosols. Heavy metal exposure from CVs is associated with various health afflictions and should be regulated. This scoping review intends to inves…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background This study characterised the use and perceptions of cannabis and vaping in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)-related disorder followed by a large Canadian adult CF clinic. It also aimed to assess whether cannabis legalisation in Canada affected perceived benefits and harms, and whether media attention regarding e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated…
Background e-Cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI), first reported in July 2019, caused over 2807 hospitalizations and 68 deaths by February 2020, when the outbreak subsided and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stopped updating the case number. Media coverage of EVALI was extensive but not always accurate concerning the cause, which turned out to be vitamin E acetate, a compoun…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in disposable electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use. Several countries have banned or are considering banning disposable e-cigarettes, which might affect adults who use disposable e-cigarettes for harm reduction. Understanding patterns of disposable versus non-disposable e-cigarette use among adults who currently use e-cigarettes is essential to inform p…
Issue addressed Adolescent e-cigarette use is increasing and is associated with subsequent smoking. This study examines potential protective factors associated with not vaping among First Nations adolescents in Australia to inform community programs. Methods The 'Next Generation: Youth Wellbeing Study' is a cohort study of First Nations adolescents aged 10-24 years from urban, rural and remote communities in Centr…
Background and aims Understanding the factors influencing vaping cessation among young people is crucial for targeted interventions. This review aimed to summarize the individual and environmental factors that predict vaping cessation-related behaviors in the young population. Methods We systematically searched five databases for studies investigating predictors of vaping cessation behaviors among young people age…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cigarette smokers often use e-cigarettes to quit smoking. The outbreak of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) in 2019 summer sparked discussions about vaping. However, there is a gap in exploring EVALI's impact on discussions related to smoking cessation and vaping in smoking cessation on social media. Objective This study examines trends, sentiments, and topics in smoking…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The number of young people who use e-cigarettes is rising. It remains unclear whether e-cigarette use impairs lung function. We aimed to compare ventilation distribution between young adults exposed to e-cigarettes and an unexposed group. Methods Study participants included otherwise healthy young adults (18-24 years) who self-reported e-cigarette use and unexposed participants who had no history of e-c…
Background and aims E-cigarettes can aid smoking cessation and reduce carcinogen exposure. Understanding differences in characteristics between young adults who quit smoking, with or without e-cigarettes, or dual use can help tailor interventions. The aim of this study was to describe first transitions from smoking and explore substance use, sociodemographic, and health characteristic associations with the probabi…
Electronic cigarette (e-cigarettes or vapes) use is becoming increasingly common, including among adolescents aged 12-15 years, who are often targeted through marketing and flavoured products. We aimed to investigate associations between individual, social, and environmental factors and e-cigarette never-use (hereafter referred to as never-use) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents in 2018. This…
Background and aims In the United Kingdom and internationally, synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are a common adulterant in illicitly sourced vaping products. Recently, their use is increasingly being linked to severe health effects, particularly among children. Here, we aimed to conduct the first detection and quantification of SCs in illicit disposable vaping products. Methods A cross-section of seven illicitly sourc…