Summary
Introduction:
This text discusses a study examining e-cigarette use among older adolescents and young adults in Japan. The study aimed to identify factors associated with e-cigarette use and the reasons for their use in this population. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into e-cigarette use among young people in Japan and have implications for tobacco control policies.
Key Points:
* The study was a cross-sectional survey of 2,414 participants aged 15-29.
* 4.3% of participants had used e-cigarettes in the past 12 months.
* Factors associated with e-cigarette use included using combustible or heated tobacco and perceiving e-cigarette use as attractive.
* Major reasons for e-cigarette use included interest in fruit flavors, stylish design and function, and influence of friends using e-cigarettes.
* E-cigarette users are still a minority, but the flavors and design of e-cigarette products attract young people, highlighting the need for monitoring e-cigarette and tobacco use among the young population in Japan.
Main Message:
The study reveals that e-cigarette use is associated with factors such as using combustible or heated tobacco and perceiving e-cigarette use as attractive. The reasons for e-cigarette use, such as interest in fruit flavors and stylish design, highlight the need for targeted tobacco control policies to prevent e-cigarette use among young people. The findings emphasize the importance of monitoring e-cigarette and tobacco use among the young population in Japan to prevent nicotine addiction and potential health risks.
Citation
Okawa S, Tabuchi T, Miyashiro I. Who Uses E-cigarettes and Why? E-cigarette Use among Older adolescents and Young adults in Japan: JaSTIS Study. Journal of psychoactive drugs. 2020;52(1):37-45. doi:10.1080/02791072.2019.1708999
