Summary
Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of the relationship between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking among young adults in the United States. The study uses data from the 2016-2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to examine the associations between e-cigarette use frequency and cigarette smoking. The study also considers differences in the associations by age group.
Key Points:
* The study uses data from the 2016-2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to examine the relationship between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking among young adults.
* The study controls for various factors such as age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, household income, marital status, heavy alcohol consumption, and general mental health.
* The study finds that daily e-cigarette use is associated with a lower frequency of smoking and more quitting among young adults, while non-daily e-cigarette use is associated with greater frequency of smoking and less quitting.
* The study also finds differences in the associations between e-cigarette use and past-year cessation among different age groups.
* The study uses Poisson regression models to estimate the associations between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking.
* The study uses listwise deletion to handle missing data.
* The study reports results with the sequential inclusion of control variables.
Main Message:
The study highlights the complex relationship between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking among young adults. While daily e-cigarette use is associated with a lower frequency of smoking and more quitting, non-daily use is associated with greater frequency of smoking and less quitting. The study also underscores the importance of considering age differences in the associations between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking. Overall, the study provides valuable insights for policymakers and researchers seeking to understand the impact of e-cigarette use on cigarette smoking among young adults.
Citation
Gagné T, Lee JGL, O’Loughlin J. Cigarette smoking and E-cigarette use among young adults in the United States: Findings from the 2016-18 behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Addictive behaviors. 2021;113:106675. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106675
