scholarly journals Smoking and pregnancy: The era of electronic nicotine delivery systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 154-158
Author(s):  
Nikita Desai
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ◽  
Nicotine Delivery ◽  
In Pregnancy

Electronic nicotine delivery systems have been commercially available in the United States since 2007. Despite a decrease in combustible cigarette use, electronic nicotine delivery systems use has dramatically increased among both adults and adolescents. These devices have been marketed as smoking cessation aids, although data on their efficacy are scarce. Pregnant women are an especially vulnerable population susceptible to claims of safety and efficacy, and the medical community remains inadequately informed on how to counsel these women. The purpose of this article is to review known literature regarding the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems in pregnancy, to understand the differences between cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems use in pregnancy, and to further guide clinicians on how to advise the pregnant woman on their use.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic Correlates of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Use in the United States, 2016–2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 109 (9) ◽  
pp. 1224-1232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Adams Spears ◽  
Dina M. Jones ◽  
Scott R. Weaver ◽  
Jidong Huang ◽  
Bo Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ◽  
Nicotine Delivery ◽  
Sociodemographic Correlates

scholarly journals Explosions, Burn Injuries and Adverse Health Effects of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: A Review of Current Regulations and Future Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 462-474
Author(s):  
Ayesha Rahman Ahmed ◽  
Beverly Etchey ◽  
Mahiba Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
The United States ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Safe Alternative ◽  
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ◽  
Adverse Health Effects ◽  
Adverse Health ◽  
Nicotine Delivery

Purpose: While there is a declining trend in the use of traditional methods of smoking tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) have gained popularity worldwide. ENDS are marketed as safe for the primary reason that they do not contain the well-established toxic ingredients found in traditional cigarettes. However, growing concerns over incidences of fire and explosion with specific types of ENDS, as well as their short and long-term effects, remain unaddressed. This review examines the under studied role of customized components such as batteries, e-liquid compositions, and methods of nicotine delivery that result in physical injuries and adverse health effects of ENDS. Methods: Using online reference databases (Web of Science, PubMed, Medline other, Google scholar, FDA website, FDA register), we analyzed the mechanisms through which ENDS may pose significant risk to human health. Results: An increase in the use and popularity of ENDS has been observed among youth and adults in the United States since 2007. The ENDS devices available to the public allow for custom alterations which can introduce incompatible components, resulting in overheating and explosion related injuries. Heavy metals have been found to leach from some devices into the e-liquid, and the heating of e-liquid ingredients can produce toxic byproducts. Conclusions: Overall, the current literature demonstrates that ENDS are not a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes due to explosion risks and negative health effects including addiction, adverse respiratory and cardiovascular effects, heavy metal leaching, and toxic byproducts exposure. These risks warrant regulation of ENDS devices and formulations, with urgency underscored by their increasing popularity among youth and adults.

Electronic Cigarettes: Their Role in the Lives of College Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 089719002110268
Author(s):  
Carla Daniel ◽  
Christa Haddad ◽  
Jamie L. McConaha ◽  
Philip Lunney
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
College Students ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
The United States ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
High Prevalence

Background: Electronic cigarettes have increased in popularity amongst college-aged adults. Although often advertised as smoking cessation tools, students have taken to them as their primary exposure to nicotine. For many reasons, e-cigarettes are extremely convenient and have become the most common tobacco products among this generation. Objective: To assess perceptions and reasons for e-cigarette use in college students Methods: A 20 question online Qualtrics® survey was distributed to college students aged 18 and above across the United States. All responses were anonymous and data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative inferential and descriptive statistics. Results: Of those who used e-cigarettes, 67.7% are not likely to smoke when they are upset or sad, 56.8% disagree that stress is a factor, and 83.5% cited that alcohol was involved when smoking. Most respondents, 74% (n = 467), associated smoking with emotions of happiness, joy or peace. 43.7% who associated e-cigarettes with happiness or peace were more likely to agree that stress was an influence versus 26.5% for those who did not (p = 0.004). Conclusion: Results show a high prevalence of e-cigarette usage among college-aged students. Emotional pleasurable connections with e-cigarettes, similar to traditional cigarettes, play a role in their use. This information will allow healthcare professionals to tailor educational messages surrounding cessation.

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