Summary
Introduction:
This text provides information about the number of human exposures to electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine that were reported to poison centers, as well as the changes in the classification system used to code these exposures. The data presented here covers the years 2011 to 2017, with a breakdown of cases by month. The text also includes a disclaimer about the preliminary nature of the data and the definition of an exposure.
Key Points:
* The text provides data on human exposures to electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine reported to poison centers from 2011 to 2017.
* The data is presented in aggregate form as well as broken down by month.
* The number of cases increased significantly from 271 in 2011 to 2,886 in 2016 before decreasing to 585 in the first three months of 2017.
* The increase in cases in 2016 is likely due to changes in the coding system used to classify exposures to electronic cigarettes.
* The data is considered preliminary, and poison centers may update cases throughout the year.
* The term "exposure" refers to any contact with a substance, not just cases of poisoning or overdose.
* The text includes a disclaimer about the accuracy and timeliness of the data.
Main Message:
The data presented in this text highlights the increasing trend of human exposures to electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine reported to poison centers. While the number of cases decreased in the first three months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, the overall trend is still upward. The changes in the coding system used to classify exposures to electronic cigarettes may have contributed to the increase in cases in 2016. It is important to note that the data is preliminary, and the number of cases may be subject to change. Additionally, the term "exposure" refers to any contact with a substance, so not all cases may involve poisoning or overdose. Overall, the text emphasizes the need for continued monitoring and vigilance in tracking exposures to electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine.
Citation
“Electronic Cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine Data.” American Association of Poison Control Centers, March 31, 2017.
