Vaping illusions: The hidden risks of E-cigarette use among young Filipinos and adolescents in Latin America
The study ''E-cigarette use among adolescents in Latin America'' reveals a high prevalence of e-cigarette use among teenagers, with a pooled mean of 18.9 %. This highlights the misconception that e-cigarettes are safer than traditional smoking and calls for focused public health...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-03-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Cardiology. Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772487525000133 |
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| Summary: | The study ''E-cigarette use among adolescents in Latin America'' reveals a high prevalence of e-cigarette use among teenagers, with a pooled mean of 18.9 %. This highlights the misconception that e-cigarettes are safer than traditional smoking and calls for focused public health initiatives to combat this growing problem. The study aims to examine the prevalence of e-cigarette use among Latin American teenagers, identify contributing factors, and guide public health initiatives to reduce the hazards associated with vaping. Its methodology comprises the following steps: first, a comprehensive assessment of the body of research on teen e-cigarette use was carried out; second, information on prevalence rates and related variables from multiple studies was gathered. Finally, the pooled mean prevalence was computed to give a bigger picture of the problem. The findings suggest that e-cigarettes, particularly for minors, may prolong nicotine dependency without providing a true cessation pathway. Social and cultural factors also complicate understanding how young Filipinos vape. The study underscores the need for well-informed public health initiatives to reduce the dangers of teen vaping. |
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| ISSN: | 2772-4875 |