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Vogel, Erin A and Cho, Junhan and McConnell, Rob S (2020) Prevalence of electronic cigarette dependence among youth and Its association with future use. JAMA Network Open, 3, (2 e1921513), 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.21513.

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Question  What are the prevalence, symptom presentation, and future vaping patterns associated with youth electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) dependence?

Findings  In this cohort study of 444 youths aged 16 to 18 years with past-year e-cigarette use, 11.7% of youth reported experiencing at least 1 e-cigarette dependence symptom. While less common and severe than combustible cigarette dependence, e-cigarette dependence had a similar symptom profile and was positively associated with vaping continuation, frequency, and intensity 6 months later.

Meaning  These findings suggest that e-cigarette dependence among youth may be an expression of tobacco use disorder that is associated with use escalation.

Item Type
Article
Publication Type
International, Open Access, Article
Drug Type
Tobacco / Nicotine
Intervention Type
Harm reduction
Source
Date
February 2020
Volume
3
Number
2 e1921513
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