Summary
Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of a scientific study examining the relationship between electronic cigarette use, sleep duration, and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in american adults. The study uses data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey conducted in 2020 and employs a cross-sectional design. The results of the study have implications for public health policy and the regulation of electronic cigarettes.
Key Points:
* The study includes data from 253,561 american adults, of whom 22,908 had CVD.
* The results show that former and current electronic cigarette users have an increased risk of CVD compared to never users.
* Both insufficient and excessive sleep duration are associated with an increased risk of CVD.
* Participants with current vaping status and insufficient sleep duration had the highest odds of CVD.
* The study found a significant joint effect between current electronic cigarette use and insufficient sleep duration on the risk of CVD.
* Sensitivity analyses showed similar positive associations between the combination of insufficient sleep duration and electronic cigarettes and the risk of CVD subtypes.
* Subgroup analyses found consistent positive associations between this combination and the risk of CVD across different age, sex, and race strata.
Main Message:
The study provides evidence of a significant joint effect between current electronic cigarette use and insufficient sleep duration on the risk of CVD. The results suggest that the regulation of electronic cigarettes should consider the potential risks associated with their use, particularly in combination with inadequate sleep duration. Public health policies should prioritize education and interventions aimed at reducing the use of electronic cigarettes and promoting healthy sleep habits. Overall, the findings highlight the need for further research to better understand the complex relationship between electronic cigarette use, sleep duration, and cardiovascular health.
Citation
Liu X, Yuan Z, Ji Y. The association between electronic cigarettes, sleep duration, and the adverse cardiovascular outcomes: Findings from behavioral risk factor surveillance system, 2020. Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine. 2022;9:909383. doi:10.3389/fcvm.2022.909383
