Tag: Tobacco: Misc.
E-Cigarette Use Independent Risk Factor for Chronic Lung Disease
Odds of developing respiratory disease higher for dual users of e-cigarettes, combustible tobacco
Current Tobacco Use Prevalent in Middle, High School Students
Overall, 31.2 and 12.5 percent of high school and middle school students, respectively, reported current use
CDC: ~20 Percent of U.S. Adults Currently Use Tobacco Products
Prevalence of use higher for men, adults aged ≤65 years, uninsured, those with disability or limitation
First Use of Flavored Tobacco Linked to Subsequent Use
First use of menthol, mint, or other flavored cigarette versus nonflavored cigarette tied to later cigarette use
2014 to 2018 Saw Drop in Flavored Tobacco Products in Youth
Current use of flavored e-cigarettes among high school students increased during same period
San Francisco Considering Banning Sales of E-Cigarettes
Meanwhile, Connecticut has banned tobacco sales to people younger than age 21
Water Pipe Tobacco Smoking Addictive, Harmful to the Heart
Water pipe tobacco smokers are exposed to level of nicotine that is physiologically active in short term
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease, CKD development increased with exposure to secondhand smoke
Heavy Smoking Linked to Damaged Spatial, Color Vision
Heavy smokers have reduced sensitivity for all spatial frequencies, color discrimination impairments
CDC: Student Tobacco Use Increased From 2017 to 2018
E-cigarette use up 77.8 percent among high school students, 48.5 percent among middle schoolers
