Summary
Introduction:
This text is a scientific study examining the use of flavored e-cigarette e-liquids for appetite control and weight loss among high school students. The study aims to determine the prevalence and correlates of this behavior in adolescents. The key points and main message of the text are summarized below.
Key Points:
* The study surveyed 529 high school students who had used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days and had used at least one flavored e-liquid.
* 13.8% of the students reported using flavored e-liquids for appetite control and 9.3% reported using them for weight loss.
* adolescents who used flavored e-liquids for appetite control or weight loss reported more frequent vaping and used a greater variety of e-liquid flavors.
* Candy-flavored e-liquids were associated with vaping for appetite control.
* The study did not find significant differences in weight-related vaping between demographic groups, but the sample size may have limited the ability to detect differences.
* Previous research has shown that nicotine can act as an appetite suppressant and that e-cigarette use is associated with weight loss in adults.
Main Message:
The study suggests that a significant number of high school students are using flavored e-cigarette e-liquids for appetite control and weight loss. This behavior is associated with more frequent vaping and the use of a greater variety of e-liquid flavors. Given the potential health risks associated with nicotine exposure and the addictive nature of e-cigarettes, it is important to monitor this behavior and consider regulatory measures to prevent adolescent nicotine addiction. additionally, further research is needed to understand the factors that contribute to weight-related vaping in adolescents.
Citation
Morean ME, Bold KW, Kong G, et al. high school students’ use of flavored e-cigarette e-liquids for appetite control and weight loss. addictive behaviors. 2020;102:106139. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106139
