Negative health symptoms reported by youth e-cigarette users: Results from a national survey of US youth.

Introduction:
This text is a study on the negative health symptoms reported by youth e-cigarette users in the United States. The study was conducted through a national survey of 975 US youth, and the results provide valuable insights into the health impacts of e-cigarette use among young people.

Key Points:

* The study found that most youth e-cigarette users attribute health symptoms to their e-cigarette use.
* Past 30-day users were more likely to report certain symptoms than non-users, including headache or migraine and shortness of breath.
* The most common symptoms attributed to e-cigarette use were cough and dizziness or lightheadedness.
* There were no differences in health symptoms reported across demographic factors.
* Youth who reported past 30-day use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or any other tobacco products were more likely to report symptoms from e-cigarettes.
* The data suggest that youth who are experimenting with or using multiple tobacco products are at increased risk for experiencing adverse e-cigarette symptoms.
* The study did not find any differences in health symptoms reported across demographic groups, including age, sex, race, ethnicity, and mother’s education.
* The findings can be used to educate health practitioners and school nurses about common symptoms youth may experience, and to develop prevention messages targeting specific health symptoms.

Main Message:
The study highlights the prevalence of health symptoms users self-report from e-cigarette use, with the majority of youth e-cigarette users attributing at least one health symptom to their e-cigarette use. The findings suggest that youth polytobacco users are a particularly important population for e-cigarette education efforts. The data also indicate that additional prevention and cessation efforts are critical for youth who are experimenting with or using multiple tobacco products. Overall, the study underscores the importance of raising awareness about the negative health impacts of e-cigarette use among young people and the need for effective prevention and cessation strategies.

King JL, Reboussin Ba, Merten JW, Wiseman KD, Wagoner KG, Sutfin EL. Negative health symptoms reported by youth e-cigarette users: Results from a national survey of US youth. addictive behaviors. 2020;104:106315. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106315