[The use of E-Cigarettes in the German Population: Results of the Epidemiological Survey of Substance Abuse 2015]. / Die Nutzung von E-Zigaretten in der deutschen Bevölkerung Ergebnisse des Epidemiologischen Suchtsurvey 2015.
Gesundheitswesen
; 81(2): 137-143, 2019 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
Estimates of e-cigarette consumption in Germany vary considerably. The use of e-cigarettes for tobacco cessation is critically discussed. Based on current data, the distribution of the consumption of e-cigarettes and their use in the adult general population of Germany will be presented.METHODS:
The 2015 Epidemiological Survey of Substance Abuse, a nationwide survey of 18 to 64 year-old people in Germany (n=9,204, response rate 52,2%), was used as data basis.RESULTS:
E-cigarettes were known to most of the respondents (85,3%, 43,5 Mio.), whereas only 2,9% (1,5 Mio.) used e-cigarettes in the last 30 days. Higher risk of consuming e-cigarettes was seen in younger people (OR=0,95, 95%-KI=(0,93; 0,97)), men (OR=1,45, 95%-KI=(1,02; 2,07)) and smokers (OR=12,53, 95%-KI=(8,71; 18,03)). About a third of smokers and ex-smokers of conventional cigarettes (36,6%) who consumed e-cigarettes used these for tobacco cessation of which one fifth (21,3%) was able to quit smoking.CONCLUSION:
E-cigarette users seem to be more likely to be male, younger and smokers of conventional cigarettes. In addition to curiosity, the change in smoking behavior is an important motive for consumption. The results indicate that the use of e-cigarettes can contribute to tobacco cessation, the majority of users, however, continue to consume conventional and/or e-cigarettes.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Abandono do Hábito de Fumar
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
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Sistemas Eletrônicos de Liberação de Nicotina
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
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Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article