Tobacco & Nicotine
Relative Harm Perceptions of E-Cigarettes Versus Cigarettes, U.S. Adults, 2018–2020
It is unknown how U.S. adults’ relative harm perceptions of E-cigarettes versus cigarettes and associated behaviors changed during the E-cigarette or vaping product use‒associated lung injury epidemic (late 2019) and COVID-19 pandemic (since early 2020).Youth Indoor and Outdoor Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and Secondhand Aerosol
Secondhand smoke and secondhand aerosol exposure are important public health concerns. This is the first study to present separate estimates of public indoor and outdoor secondhand smoke and secondhand aerosol exposure among U.S. youth.Dual Use of Nicotine and Cannabis Through Vaping Among Adolescents
This study seeks to identify adolescent nicotine and cannabis vaping patterns and the characteristics of those adolescents who comprised each pattern.Prescription Smoking-Cessation Medication Fills and Spending, 2009–2019
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death. However, effective medicines, including prescription medications often covered by health insurance, are available to aid cessation.Cigarettes, Smokeless Tobacco, and E-Cigarettes: State-Specific Use Patterns Among U.S. Adults, 2017–2018
State-level monitoring of changes in tobacco product use can inform tobacco control policy and practice. This study examines the state-specific prevalence of current cigarette smoking, smokeless tobacco use, and E-cigarette use and related cigarette quitting behaviors among E-cigarette users during 2017–2018.Association Between E-Cigarettes and Asthma in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Numerous studies have revealed the relationship between E-cigarettes and asthma but have shown inconsistent results. This study systematically evaluated the potential association between E-cigarette use and asthma in adolescents.The Association Between E-Cigarette Use and Prediabetes: Results From the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2016–2018
Both E-cigarette use and the prevalence of prediabetes have risen dramatically in the past decade. It is crucial to understand whether E-cigarette use is associated with the risk of prediabetes.Smoking Cessation Among U.S. Adult Smokers With and Without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 2018
More than 3 of 5 U.S. adults who have ever smoked cigarettes have quit. This study assesses the latest estimates of smoking cessation among U.S. adults with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who have ever smoked cigarettes (ever smokers).Role of Mental Health in the Association Between E-Cigarettes and Cannabis Use
E-cigarette use may be associated prospectively with subsequent cannabis use among U.S. adolescents. However, it remains unclear whether this association differs by individual mental health status. This longitudinal study examines effect modifications by mental health status.Protective Factors for Nicotine and Marijuana Vaping Among U.S. Adolescents
Nicotine and marijuana vaping among U.S. adolescents are public health priorities. Research has assessed the demographic and risk factors related to vaping, but there is a dearth of research on protective factors for vaping. On the basis of the healthy youth development perspective, the developmental assets framework is used to assess cumulative protective factors and vaping in a national sample of adolescents.Association of E-Cigarettes With Erectile Dysfunction: The Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study
Smoking is independently associated with erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. Given existing similarities in the constituents of e-cigarettes or ENDS and cigarettes, this study examines the association between ENDS use and erectile dysfunction.Smoking and Risk of Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for women in the U.S. and worldwide.1 Overall, 1 in 3 women die from CVD, and 45% of women aged >20 years have some form of CVD.1 Awareness of risk factors is critical in reducing cardiovascular risk in women.2 Women's awareness that heart disease is a leading cause of death among women has declined from 64.8% in 2009 to 43.7% in 2019, and of further concern, this decline was greatest among women aged 25–34 years and in those with CVD risk factors.The Impact of Menthol Cigarette Flavor in the U.S.: Cigarette and ENDS Transitions by Sociodemographic Group
A better understanding of how menthol cigarette flavoring and ENDS impact smoking initiation, cessation, and transitions between tobacco products could help elucidate the potential impact of a U.S. menthol ban on combustible tobacco products.Dual Diagnosis and Alcohol/Nicotine Use Disorders: Native American and White Hospital Patients in 3 States
Nationally, mental illness prevalence is comparable among Native Americans and Whites experiencing alcohol and nicotine use disorders. However, authors are concerned that mental illness in Native Americans with substance use disorders may be disparately underdiagnosed in medical settings. For 3 states with large Native American populations, this study compares the prevalence of mental illness diagnoses among Native Americans and Whites hospitalized with alcohol/nicotine use disorders.Smoking and E-Cigarette Use Among U.S. Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With concerns about tobacco use being a risk factor for severe disease from COVID-19, understanding nicotine- and tobacco-use patterns is important for preventive efforts. This study aims to understand changes in combustible cigarette and E-cigarette use among U.S. adults.Characteristics of Past 30–Day Cigar Smoking, U.S. Adolescents, 2020
Data from the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey indicated that cigars were the most commonly used combustible tobacco product in the past 30 days among youth. This study uses 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey data to report the prevalence estimates and characteristics of current cigar use, overall and by cigar type, among middle- and high-school students in the U.S.Association Between Bully Victimization and Vaping Among Texas High School Students
Bullying and vaping among adolescents in Texas is a major public health concern. Bully victimization has been associated with substance use in adolescents; however, research examining the association between bully victimization and vaping in adolescents is sparse. This study aims to examine the independent association between bully victimization and vaping among Texas high school students.Smoke-Free Laws and Disparities in Youth Smoking in the U.S., 2001–2018
This study examines whether smoke-free laws are differentially associated with youth smoking outcomes by parental education, race/ethnicity, sex, and college plans in a U.S. sample.Tobacco Treatment Guideline Use and Predictors Among U.S. Physicians by Specialty
Physicians play a critical role in tobacco treatment, being a frequent link to smokers and a trusted source of information. Unfortunately, barriers exist that limit physicians’ implementation of evidence-based interventions. This study examines the implementation and predictors of the Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange model of tobacco treatment clinical guidelines among U.S. physicians.Trends in Secondhand Smoke Exposure, 2011−2018: Impact and Implications of Expanding Serum Cotinine Range
The impact of defining secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmokers using an expanded serum cotinine range is currently unknown.Re-examining the Association Between E-Cigarette Use and Myocardial Infarction: A Cautionary Tale
Cross-sectional analyses have suggested that e-cigarette use, independent of combustible cigarette use, elevates the risk of myocardial infarction. Previous researchers confused their own models’ assumptions that these risks were independent with the idea that their analyses validated the presence of independent risks. This study avoids this pitfall.The Potential Impact of Widespread Cessation Treatment for Smokers With Depression
Experts recommend integrating smoking-cessation treatments within U.S. mental health settings, but the population health benefits of doing so have not been estimated. This study simulates the impact of widespread cessation treatment for patients with depression under best-case treatment and maximum potential cessation scenarios.Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training for Lung Cancer Screening Providers
On the basis of the results of the National Lung Screening Trial,1 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends lung cancer screening with a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan as a screening tool for early detection of lung cancer.2 More specifically, this LDCT scan is recommended for high-risk individuals who have at least a 20-pack-year smoking history, who are currently smoking or have quit in the last 15 years, and who are aged 50–80 years.2 At the time of writing this paper, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved annual lung cancer screening as a covered benefit for those patients who meet the criteria outlined in the 2013 USPSTF recommendation (i.e., have 30-pack-year history and aged 55–77 years).Associations of County Tobacco Retailer Availability With U.S. Adult Smoking Behaviors, 2014–2015
Greater availability of tobacco product retailers in an area may be associated with smoking behaviors, and the majority of people who smoke purchase their cigarettes at gas stations and convenience stores. This cross-sectional study investigates the associations of overall tobacco retailer density and gas/convenience density with adult smoking behaviors.Characteristics of Patients Engaging in Quitline Counseling After an Electronic Referral
Proactive, electronic referral of primary care patients to quitlines has great potential to provide evidence-based tobacco-cessation assistance to tobacco users. However, the quitline contact rates and engagement of individuals beyond 1 counseling call are poor. This study examines the characteristics of electronically referred patients who engage with the quitline.
