Racial/Ethnic Differences in Electronic Cigarette Use and Reasons for Use among Current and Former Smokers: Findings from a Community-Based Sample

Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of a study examining the relationship between different levels of lead in drinking water and the risk of premature birth. The study uses data from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to draw its conclusions. The text includes details about the study design, key findings, and the main message of the study.

Key Points:

* The study used data from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
* The study found that exposure to lead in drinking water was associated with an increased risk of premature birth.
* The study controlled for various confounding factors, including maternal age, race, and education.
* The study found that the relationship between lead exposure and premature birth was most pronounced for exposures above the 90th percentile.
* The study also found that the relationship between lead exposure and premature birth was stronger for male fetuses than female fetuses.
* The study used a variety of statistical methods to analyze the data, including logistic regression and restricted cubic splines.
* The study's findings suggest that efforts to reduce lead exposure in drinking water could have important public health benefits.

Main Message:
The study's findings highlight the importance of addressing lead exposure in drinking water as a public health concern. The study found that exposure to lead in drinking water was associated with an increased risk of premature birth, particularly for exposures above the 90th percentile. These findings suggest that efforts to reduce lead exposure in drinking water could have important public health benefits, particularly for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and their fetuses. Overall, the study underscores the need for continued research and action to address lead exposure in drinking water and protect public health.

Webb Hooper, Monica, and Stephanie Kolar. “Racial/Ethnic Differences in Electronic Cigarette Use and Reasons for Use among Current and Former Smokers: Findings from a Community-Based Sample.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 13, no. 10 (October 14, 2016): 1009. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph13101009.