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Objective: E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. In this study we questioned a comparatively young group of German school pupils about their familiarity with e-cigarettes, their history of e-cigarette use, and their usage habits. We identified typical user groups and investigated their reasons for using e-cigarettes. Methods: As part of the PrevEND Study II, which is presented here for the first time, between 10/2014 and 03/2015 a total of 840 seventh- and eighth-grade school children from the Rheine-Neckar metropolitan region were anonymously asked standardized questions about e-cigarettes (including e-shishas). Results: Almost all of the pupils asked were familiar with e-cigarettes (98 %), and 16% had used an e-cigarette at least once. A social gradient became apparent in which 9% of all "Gymnasium" (preparatory high school) students, 17% of "Realschule" (higher professional secondary school) students, and 33% of "Werkreal" and "Hauptschule"(lower professional secondary school) students had used an e-cigarette at least once (p < 0.001). The majority of e-cigarette users did not smoke tobacco products. E-cigarette use in a peer group was the most significant determinant of individual e-cigarette use. Additionally, the lifetime prevalence of e-cigarette use was higher than the lifetime prevalence of tobacco cigarette use. Conclusions: The results show that e-cigarette use is prevalent among adolescents and indicate the need for statewide monitoring and further investigation of this innovative product’s risk profile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can increase the risk of eye damage. Therefore, wearing sunglasses is recommended to protect the eyes from UV rays., Objective: To report the latest data on the use of sunglasses in everyday life in adults, children, at work, and during outdoor sports., Material and Methods: We used data from waves 2020 and 2021 from the representative National Cancer Aid Monitoring (NCAM). The use of sunglasses in everyday life was assessed in 4000 participants aged 16-65 years. Data on use during outdoor work were obtained from 486 outdoor workers and the use of sunglasses during outdoor sports from 2081 participants. Additionally, 554 adults living in a household with at least 1 child aged 1-10 years reported the use of sunglasses by children. Descriptive results and associations with demographic characteristics are reported., Results: Overall, 50.6% of the general population, 31.0% of outdoor workers, 44.3% of those who reported being engaged in outdoor sports and 12.5% of children wore sunglasses always or often while being outside for more than 10 min in summer. The infrequent use of sunglasses was associated with a younger age, male sex, and lower school education., Conclusion: Because of the relatively low use of sunglasses further education in various settings (e.g., at the workplace, kindergartens, and schools) seems necessary. The general public should also be made aware of the risks of UV radiation for the eyes, especially against the background of climate change., (© 2023. The Author(s).)

Background  International data suggest an increase in e-cigarette use. However, there are still significant deficits in the reporting of its current prevalence. The present study reports representative data on e-cigarette use that make it possible to differentiate users both by the nicotine content of the e-cigarette liquids being used and by their smoking status. Methods and material  The underlying data are taken from the National Cancer Aid Monitoring (NCAM). In its first wave, 3000 persons aged between 14 and 45 were interviewed by telephone. Point estimates, confidence intervals and determinants of use will be presented. Results  Overall, 20 % of respondents had used an e-cigarette before, of which 80 % used liquids containing nicotine. Men, younger persons, persons with a migrant background and persons with a lower education level were more likely to have used an e-cigarette before than their respective reference groups. Half of all ever users of e-cigarettes also smoked tobacco cigarettes, while roughly one third had never used tobacco products before. Conclusions  For the first time, a representative study was conducted combining questions on the use of e-cigarettes with questions on smoking tobacco cigarettes and the nicotine content of the liquids being used. Target groups for future prevention measures are adolescents, as they had the highest prevalence of e-cigarette use, as well as non-smokers, since one third of e-cigarette users had never used a tobacco product before. Both groups also seem to be relevant target groups for which the introduction to e-cigarettes should be prevented., Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work., (© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)