association Between Electronic Cigarette Use and Levels of high-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Uric acid.

Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of the impact of electronic cigarette use on cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the examination of systemic inflammation markers. The study includes a comparison of electronic cigarette users, conventional cigarette users, and nonsmokers, using hs-CRP and uric acid levels as indicators. The findings suggest that electronic cigarette use may be associated with systemic inflammation markers, similar to conventional cigarette use.

Key Points:

* The study involved 1208 Korean men who participated in the first year of the 7th Korean National health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016).
* Participants were categorized into three groups: electronic cigarette users, conventional cigarette users, and nonsmokers.
* Serum hs-CRP and uric acid levels were analyzed as inflammatory and metabolic markers, respectively.
* after adjusting for confounding factors, electronic cigarette use was significantly associated with elevated hs-CRP levels, uric acid levels, and hyperuricemia.
* The study also found that electronic cigarette users had higher mean hs-CRP and uric acid levels than nonsmokers and conventional cigarette users.
* The findings suggest that electronic cigarette use may be associated with systemic inflammation markers, indicating a potential risk for CVD.
* The study highlights the need for further research to understand the long-term effects of electronic cigarette use on the cardiovascular system.

Main Message:
The study emphasizes the potential risks associated with electronic cigarette use, indicating that they may not be a harmless substitute for conventional cigarettes. The findings suggest that electronic cigarette use may be associated with systemic inflammation markers, which is a major mechanism involved in the development of CVD. Therefore, it is crucial to regulate electronic cigarette use and raise awareness of its potential health risks.

Moon J, Lee h, Kong M, Kim h, Oh Y. association Between Electronic Cigarette Use and Levels of high-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Uric acid. asia-Pacific journal of public health. 2020;32(1):35-41. doi:10.1177/1010539519899777