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Nicotine Dependence and Stress Susceptibility in E-Cigarette Smokers: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013–2017
- Source :
- Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Vol 84, Iss 2, Pp 159-166 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, 2021.
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Abstract
- Background E-cigarettes are steadily gaining popularity in Korea. However, the characteristics of e-cigarette smokers, especially nicotine dependence and stress susceptibility, have not been evaluated in comparison to those of nonsmokers or combustible cigarette smokers in Korea. Methods In this study, 28,059 participants from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2017) were classified into the following three groups: non-smokers, smokers (current smokers and ex-smokers of combustible cigarettes only), and e-smokers (current smokers and ex-smokers of e-cigarettes regardless of combustible cigarette use). Results Among the participants, 16,980 (60.5%), 9,247 (33.0%), and 1,832 (6.4%) subjects were non-smokers, smokers, and e-smokers, respectively. E-smokers were younger, more educated, and had a higher household income than nonsmokers or smokers. The number of e-smokers who smoked within 5 minutes of waking up (31.5% vs. 19.8%, p
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17383536 and 20056184
- Volume :
- 84
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.63489ed2d5934cbda06324766cafad8e
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2020.0166