Vaping-Related adverse Events and Perceived health Improvements: a Cross-Sectional Survey among Daily E-Cigarette Users.

Introduction:
This article reports the findings of a cross-sectional study examining self-reported adverse events (aEs) and perceived health improvements (hIs) among hungarian adult current daily exclusive e-cigarette users, dual users, and former daily e-cigarette users. The study aimed to explore factors that may have an impact on experiencing aEs and hIs.

Key Points:

* The study collected data using traditional in-person interviewing, which may provide higher-quality data and reach less enthusiastic users than internet surveys.
* Former daily users reported a higher rate of aEs (52.7%) than current users (39.6%). Exclusive and dual daily users reported similar rates of aEs (44.6% and 37.0%, respectively).
* Current users (46.9%) experienced hIs more frequently than former users (35.2%). Exclusive daily users were more likely to report hIs than dual users (63.1% versus 38.6%).
* Former user status and smoking cessation/reduction reasons increased the odds of reporting aEs, whereas nicotine-containing e-liquid use and older age decreased the odds of reporting aEs. Exclusive vaper status, using advanced generation devices, and smoking cessation/reduction reasons increased the odds of experiencing hIs.

Main Message:
This study found a higher rate of aEs and a lower rate of hIs compared to web-based surveys. The results highlight that experiencing aEs and hIs is affected by users' characteristics, in addition to the device and e-liquid type. Regulatory measures should focus on improving the safety of e-cigarette devices and e-liquids and raising awareness of potential health risks associated with vaping

Pénzes M, Bakacs M, Brys Z, et al. Vaping-Related adverse Events and Perceived health Improvements: a Cross-Sectional Survey among Daily E-Cigarette Users. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2021;18(16). doi:10.3390/ijerph18168301